Ramon Bruin

Ramon Bruin is my name and I am born in 1981 in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. I am mainly known for my 3d drawings. In 2012 I gained worldwide recognition for my own unique style called ‘Optical Illusionism’. Since then my artwork has been shown in over 70 countries. Up here there is a small selection of the stuff I’ve done. Besides the optical illusions, I masters a massive palette of contemporary art styles. And the best thing is: I keep searching, discovering and having loads of fun.

My paintings are informed by his everyday experiences and observations. They are autobiographical; sometimes confessional and frequently handled with a sense of humor. Dramatic scenes are painted with a smile and a different and sometimes sarcastic angle of view. I captures situations that either involved him, or others that he has witnessed, in public and private moments that passed by as unremarkable, at a glance.

I captures these memories in a fast, neo-expressionistic style, combined with a dash of semi-realism. It is the combination of both styles which provides an amazing contrast. The search for contrast goes further in the shaped and colors. Where there is a square, I add a circle and where there is black, he also adds white. Colors are blended heavily and merges into each other so there is a feel of abstract too. The style can be best described as a mix of neo-expressionism and pop art.