Menno Pasveer: An Ode to Felling Trees

Ode to felling trees

Pasveer has just graduated from the visual arts department of the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. Pasveer produced 15 new paintings for his first solo exhibition, ranging from realism to complete abstraction. The series touches on the beauty of physical labour, craftsmanship and machines. The viewer is immersed in scenes of chainsaws, flying wood chips, jerry cans and craftsmen working diligently high in trees.

Menno Pasveer investigates the formal aspects of painting, such as grisaille, the interplay of transparent and opaque layers, and the intensity of different brushstrokes. Sometimes, the job requires an ultra-thin brush, but other times, he also works with a 6-inch wide spatula or a sponge. He even has a chainsaw for a brush.

About Ten Haaf Projects

Ten Haaf Projects is an art gallery in the centre of Amsterdam. We focus on the work of promising contemporary artists but also on the work of modern masters. We show, represent and support the work of a diverse group of artists in our 150 m2 gallery. Our mission is to be a platform for challenging national and international artists. The internationally oriented team at Ten Haaf Projects has thorough knowledge of the art market. We advise, value and manage private and institutional collections.