artist/ VAN VELDE

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Geer van Velde (1898–1977) was a Dutch painter and lithographer, best known for his abstract works and his association with the Amsterdam-based “Nieuwe Kunstkring” (New Art Circle). He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam and was influenced by artists like Mondrian and early Bauhaus experiments. His work evolved from figurative to abstract art, focusing on the simplification of forms and the search for harmony in color and composition.

Van Velde explored the interplay of form and color, often using geometric lines and vibrant hues. His work was also influenced by abstract art theory, aiming to express universal truths beyond physical appearances.

He had an international career, with exhibitions in Europe and the United States. Van Velde is recognized as a key figure in geometric abstraction, and his work remains a testament to the evolution of 20th-century art.