Reijer Stolk

Artist

Reijer Stolk

Raiel Johan Antonie Storck (1896-1945) was a Javanese-born Dutch painter, sculptor, graphic artist, inventor and batik artist. He studied at the Haarlem School of Arts and Crafts under inspiring teachers such as Chris Leboe and Samuel Jesrun de Mesquita.

Rayel Storck Biography

Born on July 29, 1896 in Surabaya, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). Studied at the Haarlem School of Arts and Crafts from 1913 to 1917. In the 1920s, he began working as a painter, sculptor, and graphic artist. He also worked on batik art and shadow puppetry. During World War II, he participated in the resistance movement. He died on March 8, 1945 (aged 48) in the Dachau concentration camp.

Representative works

• Painting:

  • Javanese Landscape (1920s)
  • "Balinese Dancer" (1930s)

• Woodblock prints:

  • Tropical Flowers Series

• Batik:

  • Batik works with various patterns

Storck's style and achievements

Stork's work is characterised by vibrant colours and strong lines , inspired by Javanese and Balinese culture and nature. He has worked in a variety of media, including painting, woodblock prints, batik and shadow puppetry .

In particular, his batik works have been highly praised for their originality, which combines traditional techniques with modern design.In addition, his shadow puppet shows use the beautiful contrast of light and shadow to create a fantastical world based on traditional Indonesian stories .

Stork is an artist who contributed greatly to cultural exchange between the Netherlands and Indonesia, and his work occupies an important place in the art history of both countries. Although he participated in the resistance movement during World War II and lost his life in it, his art continues to inspire people today , with its desire for peace and freedom .