Gallery Ekelhof in Sterksel will show the paintings of Gisela Boleij combined with glass art by Marianne Goverde during the month of June.

Born in 1974 in Boxtel, North Brabant, Gisela Boleij graduated from the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Tilburg in 1998 with a specialisation in drawing and painting. After completing her studies, she delved further into etching techniques, but later returned completely to her passion for oil painting.

Her work is characterised by subjects based on memories. She uses old photographs and magazines for her sketches, determining the composition of the painting. These photos are taken out of their original context, or zoomed in sharply, creating new stories in her paintings.

Gisela’s figurative works stand out because of her bright use of colour and focus on the woman and her image, often the main subject. She applies stylisation, giving her paintings a dreamy or even surrealistic character.

On Sunday 1 June, the exhibition will be festively opened and Gisela will also be present.

Ekelhof Gallery Beukenlaan 30, 6029 PZ Sterksel.
Open every Sunday from 13:00 – 17:00.
Entrance is free.

For more info: website