FEATURED FURNITURE ACCESSORIES ART & DESIGN GIFTS SALE STORIES Sign in 0 Jan Pieter Fokkens SOURCE OF LIGHT November 10, 2021 – January 8, 2022 Recognizing the digital image as a subjective source of truth, Chicago-based artist Jan Pieter Fokkens relies on pattern and color to interpret the incomprehensible. Inspired by telescope images of distant galaxies, star clusters and nebula, Fokkens' paintings challenge our perceptions and allow us to peer into far-off worlds. With custom algorithms, Fokkens manipulates these images, isolating qualities of pattern and color. He then hand-paints these abstractions on canvas, reconstructing the wonderous sense one feels when they look up at the stars. "At some point we were all an element in outer space that found its way. In a sense, we’re all a pixel or molecule" —Jan Pieter Fokkens "VFTS-682" BY JAN PIETER FOKKENS $5,680 2021 "STUDY FOR NGC-6188" BY JAN PIETER FOKKENS $1,980 2021 "R136" BY JAN PIETER FOKKENS $2,480 2021 "STUDY FOR VFTS-682" BY JAN PIETER FOKKENS $1,980 2021 "STUDY FOR NGC-3372" BY JAN PIETER FOKKENS $2,280 2021 "VFTS-682" BY JAN PIETER FOKKENS $4,880 2021 "STUDY FOR CALDWELL 49" BY JAN PIETER FOKKENS $2,480 2021 "PALOMAR 6" BY JAN PIETER FOKKENS $2,280 2021 VIEW ALL BY JAN PIETER FOKKENS Inspired by telescope images of deep space, contemporary computer compression algorithms and early non-representational art Jan Pieter Fokkens creates paintings of unimaginable sights by using the tangible qualities of pattern, form and color. Born in the Netherlands he received his M.F.A. from the Burren College of Art National University of Ireland Galway and his B.F.A. from Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, The Netherlands. Jan Pieter lives and works in Chicago. Receive our weekly email on design & creating memorable spaces Help & Information Shipping & Returns FAQ Privacy Site Index Our Promise Services Design Services Trade Program Mounting & Display About Us Who We Are Contact Us Upcoming Events Press Gallery 1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago 888-878-8628 Take a Tour