Erik den Breejen

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Erik den Breejen’s text paintings and works on paper investigate the narrative and cultural significance of the written word as well as its potential for abstraction - a means of exploring the language of painting itself.

In his work, letters function as compositional elements of the same weight as the geometric shapes with which they interact. The artist pushes the bounds of legibility and conventional design to challenge and engage the viewers, drawing them into a world of colour where positive and negative space often reverse.

Reading images and reading words are two different processes. Den Breejen enjoys playing with both at once, exploring where one is subsumed by the other. The artist often references music, song lyrics and album titles in his work as well as quotes from poetry, novels, film and stand-up comedy - exploring culture at large through his intricate and colourful works.

Erik den Breejen (b. 1976, Berkeley, US) graduated from Cornell University, where he received his MFA in 2006, and the California College of the Arts, where he received his BFA in 1999. His paintings have been exhibited at Miles McEnery Gallery, New York, Mindy Solomon Gallery, Miami, and Freight + Volume, New York, and are collected internationally. Den Breejen’s large-scale public works include murals commissioned by Atlantic Records, Public Art for Public Schools, and Rag and Bone. He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.

Original Work on Paper (Unique)
Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm (12 x 16 in)
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Signature: Signed, titled and dated on reverse
Date: 2020

Sales tax: For collectors residing in the UK, prices include UK VAT (sales tax). For collectors residing outside of the UK, VAT will be automatically removed at checkout.
Currency: Artworks can be bought in USD or EUR by choosing the currency in the selector located at the bottom of the page. Prices in USD and EUR are always free of VAT.
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Packaging: Every work is protected with acid-free paper and flat-packed in our custom-made presentation box to allow for optimal protection, conservation and display.
Framing: Our works are sold unframed. If you would like to get a bespoke quote to receive your work framed, do not hesitate to contact us at: collecting@latereditions.com

Shipping: We usually ship the next working day after the order has been made. However, please allow up to 10 working days for us to process, pack and ship your artwork.
Returns: We offer a 14-day return policy on all our artworks. For more information, view our Shipping policy

Erik den Breejen’s text paintings and works on paper investigate the narrative and cultural significance of the written word as well as its potential for abstraction - a means of exploring the language of painting itself.

In his work, letters function as compositional elements of the same weight as the geometric shapes with which they interact. The artist pushes the bounds of legibility and conventional design to challenge and engage the viewers, drawing them into a world of colour where positive and negative space often reverse.

Reading images and reading words are two different processes. Den Breejen enjoys playing with both at once, exploring where one is subsumed by the other. The artist often references music, song lyrics and album titles in his work as well as quotes from poetry, novels, film and stand-up comedy - exploring culture at large through his intricate and colourful works.

Erik den Breejen (b. 1976, Berkeley, US) graduated from Cornell University, where he received his MFA in 2006, and the California College of the Arts, where he received his BFA in 1999. His paintings have been exhibited at Miles McEnery Gallery, New York, Mindy Solomon Gallery, Miami, and Freight + Volume, New York, and are collected internationally. Den Breejen’s large-scale public works include murals commissioned by Atlantic Records, Public Art for Public Schools, and Rag and Bone. He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.

Original Work on Paper (Unique)
Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm (12 x 16 in)
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Signature: Signed, titled and dated on reverse
Date: 2020

Sales tax: For collectors residing in the UK, prices include UK VAT (sales tax). For collectors residing outside of the UK, VAT will be automatically removed at checkout.
Currency: Artworks can be bought in USD or EUR by choosing the currency in the selector located at the bottom of the page. Prices in USD and EUR are always free of VAT.
Klarna: Artworks can be purchased in installments by selecting Klarna at checkout. Please note that this option is currently only available for collectors based in the UK.

Packaging: Every work is protected with acid-free paper and flat-packed in our custom-made presentation box to allow for optimal protection, conservation and display.
Framing: Our works are sold unframed. If you would like to get a bespoke quote to receive your work framed, do not hesitate to contact us at: collecting@latereditions.com

Shipping: We usually ship the next working day after the order has been made. However, please allow up to 10 working days for us to process, pack and ship your artwork.
Returns: We offer a 14-day return policy on all our artworks. For more information, view our Shipping policy