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My name is Robert-Willem Dol. I live and work in Amsterdam. I studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Haque, graphical- and typographical design. About ten years ago I found out that making art is a medium for me to discover the human mind. How does our sense-organs respond to colours or a strong composition for example. Good art makes you think, maybe can change some patterns in your thinking. Become conscious on a unconscious level. My goals are exprimenting with the most diverse materials/ paint/ objects to create powerful, energetic and intense artworks that influence the human mind: to console, confront, instigate and affect the beholder. And myself. That's my main reason to make art. To express myself in an emotional way.
It's a necessity for me, important. I want to tell stories and express emotions in my artworks. On a professional, profound and philosophical basis. What's the Essence for me? I want to find answers. My answers to critical questions will be found in my artworks more and more. A solid definition of (quality) Art for me was revealed on the Canvas channel (16th March 2008): First you'll take a good look at an artwork. Your first thought is " there is something wrong with this piece". Later on ,your final thought about the same piece is that it has to be that way.

Compelled to Explore 1

2005
Mixed Media
80*80cm

Conformists Will Be Cast Away.

2005
Mixed Media
70*90cm

Unpattern 1

2006
Mixed Media (Oil- & acrylic paint, stencil, markers, gelatine)
80*80cm

We could be heroes1

2005
Mixed Media
30*30cm

Perception Series 1

2005
Typograhics, paraffin, gelatine, crystalpowder
30*40cm

Confessions 1

2006
Mixed Media
60*60cm

Metaphysics 1

2006
Mixed Media
110*90 cm

New Crossroads 107

2007
Oil- & acrylic paint
60*60 cm