Jasper van der Graaf
1975
(Netherlands)
Dutch
Jasper van der Graaf is a Dutch artist known for his large-scale murals and smaller canvas works. His art is defined by its minimalist use of color, typically limited to two shades, and a focus on the interplay between positive and negative space. His work spans abstract, organic, and geometric forms, creating compositions that resonate with clarity and depth. Jasper’s art is highly site-specific, with each mural carefully tailored to the unique features of its environment. Whether through the bold interventions of his murals or the intimate scale of his paintings, his work consistently invites viewers to engage with the space in new and unexpected ways.
Education
Willem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam (1996-1999)
Technique
Jasper’s technique is built around simplicity and focus. He often restricts himself to a limited color palette—usually two colors—to highlight the relationship between positive and negative space. For his large murals, the design process is deeply connected to the surrounding architecture. Jasper assesses the space’s proportions, features, and light before creating a piece that feels integrated into its environment. His smaller canvas works often combine biomorphic and geometric forms, creating dynamic, interconnected compositions. This approach reflects a balance of intuition, clarity, and response to the surrounding space, whether large or small.
Inspiration
Early modernist abstraction, architecture, fashion design and graffiti.
Exhibitions
Selected exhibitions to date in the in the 2014-2024 period:
