Marinus van Hall
formerly Rinus van Hall
Marinus van Hall, born in 1992 in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, is a rising artist from a family steeped in artistic tradition. Despite earning a degree in Architecture from the Technical University of Delft, his true passion led him to the world of oil painting in 2015, marking the beginning of his self-taught artistic journey.
With a keen eye for detail and a knack for capturing textures, van Hall delves into the emotional depths of his subjects, searching for hidden expressions within his canvases. Inspired by the techniques of the old masters, he strives to infuse his work with a timeless quality, paying homage to the rich history of art.
Van Hall's portraits are more than mere images; they unfold as stories, inviting viewers to unravel hidden messages and cryptic narratives. His artistic exploration extends beyond his Dutch roots, incorporating a love for foreign cultures, symbolism, and philosophy into his creations.
Having exhibited in The Netherlands, Switzerland, and The United States, van Hall's work has garnered international acclaim. The anticipation builds for his upcoming exhibition, 'The Flowering Spirit,' scheduled to open its doors in the second half of 2024. In this showcase, van Hall's distinctive artistic vision promises to bloom, offering audiences a glimpse into the blossoming spirit of a young and talented artist.
Kunst RAI - 2024
”The Flowering Spirit” Series
Kunst RAI - 2023
Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt - Verdrag van Maastricht - 2022
Rijksmuseum - 2019
One of Rinus’s paintings was selected for the Rembrandt tribute exhibition “Long Live Rembrandt” at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This exhibition in honor of Rembrandt, 350 years after his death, received around 8500 submissions from 95 countries. The exhibition runs from 15th of July till the 15th of September
Frans Halsmuseum
Just before the opening of his first solo-exhibition at KYAS ART SALON in November 2017 Rinus was asked by the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem to solve a big problem. The top-piece for their new exhibition The Art of Laughter, couldn’t make it in time for the opening and they asked Rinus to make a copy in two days. The result hung proudly in the museum, together with a monitor showing the production process.
Portraits
The Fake Surface
At VOLTA Basel 2019 Rinus presented his latest collection of paintings under the title “The Fake Surface”. The collection consists out of 60 oil painted selfies on panel.
The way in which humans identify themselves is undergoing a rapid change in the course of our history. With the introduction of augmented reality, the boundaries of physical appearance are being broken. We are living in an age dominated by digital interference and sooner or later ones physical appearance will become a matter of choice. Where photography and film once surpassed the painted portrait as a more realistic representation of once appearance, augmented reality is tinkering with its reliability. With "The Fake Surface" I reflect on this change. It shows how "the self" in the selfie is ever changing and not subject to our physical reality. The project functions as the last stance heading into a new frontier.
Live Streaming
A contemporary approach to his classical style can be found in the use of live streaming on the platform twitch.tv, a platform built for the online game-community, but more and more used by creatives to showcase their talents live. Here he broadcasts as the phantompainter, giving his followers the opportunity to spectate his classical studies of old masters.
WAKE ME UP WHEN I’M FAMOUS - 2013
In the Quarter Latin of Amsterdam (de Pijp) Rinus painted the streetart piece “WAKE ME UP WHEN I’M FAMOUS” on the wall of his studio. Rinus calls it “the moto of his generation” and became a world famous instagram location. Everyday people pose in front of the wall to make a memorable picture.
