ANS JANSSEN

(born 1955, Venlo) sculptures, photography, applied art

You don't need to have seen much sculpture by Ans Janssen to discover the African 'touch'. Enthusiasm for this culture has taken root in her sculptures since her many travels through this continent, and that is evident. Africa itself has no tradition of realistic portrait art. However, it has a beautiful (color) rich array of masks in which, according to cultural tradition, much symbolism and mythology is incorporated. This makes Ans's figurative sculpture unique. She does not seek pure anatomical imitation but tries to convey the feeling and expression that touch her in her encounters with people. Recognizable cultural expressions, shaped in hairstyles, facial paintings, tattoos, jewelry, etc., and ordinary daily observations form an inexhaustible source of inspiration. The work must live, breathe, move.

In addition to her sculptures, she paints and photographs and designs functional objects in public spaces.

Exhibitions

Gallery Bon Ton Stiphout 2000

The Church of Persingen Persingen 2000

Gallery Bon Ton Stiphout 2001

Gallery De Pol Pannerden 2001

The Church of Persingen Persingen 2002

The Village Barn Lent 2002

Museum Het Petershuis Gennep 2003

Museum Het Petershuis Gennep 2004/05

The Schierstins Veenwouden 2006

Gallery De Kleine Hoogstraat Leeuwarden 2008

Gallery Bon Ton Stiphout 2008

Garden of Sculptures John Bosman Nijmegen 2009

Gallery Tamai Oisterwijk 2009

Gallery Tamai Oisterwijk 2010

Inclusion in the collection of Arts4U Oisterwijk 2011

Exhibition WTC Leeuwarden 2013

Beerse Art Route Expo M.I.E.T Beers 2013

Museum Het Petershuis Gennep 2015/16