Jaco Putker (NL)
Text written by GHA
The bizarre black-and-white photopolymer etchings by Dutch artist Jaco Putker depict surreal fantasy worlds in which he combines symbols from digital games, anthropomorphic figures, and children in dreamlike scenarios.
Putker uses the absurd to create enigmatic and humorous scenarios in images that combine old photography and modern references. Figures from video games descend from the sky and contrast with scenes featuring children in 19th-century clothing. In other prints, men with pig heads drive comical little cars and play the violin in industrial plants. The images have a metaphorical quality and convey a sarcastic and critical interpretation of the times we live in. Themes such as life in a class-based society or our distanced view of nature can be associated with the images.
In his latest mini-prints, he shows small figures hiding under everyday objects such as baskets and blankets, looking like children dressed up as ghosts. Although the absence of a clear protagonist might suggest a fairy-tale atmosphere, the mood of the scenes is sensitive, but also dubious and distancing. All of his works make the viewer curious to see more of his work and immerse themselves in his magical world, which appeals to all age groups.
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