Ton Eyssen

My personal view:

Making a painting or object, based on imagination – fiction or non-fiction – is my biggest inspiration. The things I make are based on pictures I absorb in my mind, like subjects or symbols from a movie, books or pictures. One little detail, an abstraction, gives me enough starting points to create a work of art. I often get inspired by the classical ages and cultures. I express my inspiration – also coming from treasures, old customs and colourful life forms from now and then – in symbolism, reflection, peace, silence and spiritualism.The composition of objects and paintings is based on mixed techniques. The objects are build up by rest material, I often prefer weathered parts. Most of the time there’s no obvious plan. My fantasy is a reservoir of observations and stimulated by structures, colour, pencil strokes and all kinds of material. It is possible that the origin plan, during the creative process, can turn round in a complete other direction.For me, it’s a condition that – in the end - everything is surprising. It’s not necessary to search for a recognizable style. In fact, a piece of art is never completed, but at a certain moment you’ll have to call it a day. Why does there have to be an explanation for everything? Is it interesting, repulsive? Suit yourself!