The Henri van Bentum Archive Project: February 2016

"Inner Reflections", Henri van Bentum, 1960

Oil on masonite

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Permanent Collection, Oshawa

Gift of the late Ann Southam

25 February, 2016

About the art of Henri van Bentum

“The art of Henri van Bentum reminds us of organic processes on the cosmic and microcosmic levels. As one who has delved in the systems and information sciences, I see many organic cybernetic processes embodied in the work; they help me sense the vastness, complexity and beauty of the cosmos. At the same time, they are executed with a fine sense of colour and other design elements, which can serve as good examples for students of art (and science). I see his work as a paradigm for enduring works of art for the future.” Leslie Mezei, former professor of Computer Sciences, University of Toronto, Canada

Quote about "Organiverse Portfolio"

"Organiverse" by Henri van Bentum is a glimpse into the multilayered beauty of all that is life. As a physician and healer, I feel that these mandalas offer an immense opportunity for healing, and for a heart-based understanding of who we are physically, emotionally and spiritually. Peering into each mandala, a viewer witnesses the microcosms and macrocosms of life, and penetrates to the very depths of that which is truth. A dance of color, form, and contemplation, Organiverse is a meditation of self realization". Dr. Mark Sherman MDCM, CCFP

The Henri van Bentum Archive Project

28 February, 2016

"Inner Reflections", Henri van Bentum, 1960, oil on masonite, 0.60m x 0.68m, Gift of Ann Southam

27 February, 2016

"Radiant Conception", Henri van Bentum, 1977, acrylic on canvas, 1.01m x 0.76m

26 February, 2016

"Celestial Window", Henri van Bentum, 1977, acrylic on canvas, 0.76m x 1.01m

25 February, 2016

"Metamorphois Series #3", Henri van Bentum, 1979, ink on paper, 0.58m x 0.45m

24 February, 2016

"Scintilla Mindscape", Henri van Bentum, 1979, acrylic on canvas, 0.75m x 0.60m

23 February, 2016

"Primavera", Henri van Bentum, 1978, acrylic on canvas, 0.55m x 0.75m

21 February, 2016

"Spring Globe", Henri van Bentum, 1972, acrylic on canvas 0.50m x 0.75m

20 February, 2016

"Pristine Orb", Henri van Bentum, 1965, Acrylic on Canvas

19 February, 2016

"Micro Macro #3", Henri van Bentum, 1964, acrylic on paper

18 February, 2016

"Iberian Dream:, Henri van Bentum, oil on canvas, 1.05m x 0.85m. Painted while living on the island of Ibiza.

17 February, 2016

"Angelus", Henri van Bentum, oil on board, 1962, 0.70m x 0.58. Painted while living on the island of Ibiza.

16 February, 2016

"Lapin Agile", Henri van Bentum, pastel, 1956. Painted while living in Paris.

15 February, 2016

"Global WarNing", Henri van Bentum, 1964, acrlyic and ink on paper

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