Michiel Folkers is a mixed media artist living and working in Amsterdam. His work is spread all over the world and he exhibits in galleries from Zurich to New York. He is best known for his layered paintings, large canvases in which he combines colorful street posters with spray paint and acrylics.
MICHIEL FOLKERS
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Background
“A work of art does not necessarily have to be beautiful. It's more important that it radiates confidence and strength. ”
Q&A
Do your current or past locations influence your artistic choices?
I always need to live in contrast. So my studio is in the center of Amsterdam, but I live in nature (close to the city).
Do you have any nicknames you go by?
I was called Gieler when I was a young kid. In graffiti I had a different name otherwise I was easy to catch. Later Gieler became my tag as my work was not on illegal spots anymore.
What other hobbies do you have?
Music (DJ) and a baby 😉
Favorite tools
The tools I use to create vibrant graffiti collages:
1. Macbook
2. Adobe Software
3. Canon
4. Freestyle/Improvising
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