Jaco Putker
Dutch Printmaker
Jaco Putker is a contemporary artist and printmaker from The Hague, The Netherlands. He combines digital and traditional techniques to produce hand-printed images which are both playful and sinister, nostalgic and magical. He studied at Royal Academy of Fine Art, The Hague, Netherlands and Escuela Superior de Belles Artes Ernesto de la Carcova, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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His preferred medium is photopolymer, or solar plate, etching. This technique is a non-toxic way of etching which allow for photorealistic depictions. Jaco draws inspiration from everyday life and the workings of the subconscious mind to create intricate monochromatic prints that blur the lines between reality and imagination. They are whimsical snapshots of existence that encapsulate the profound, the humorous, and the enigmatic.
Through his work Jaco invites viewers to embark on a journey of introspection, exploring themes of identity, memory, and the subconscious. He aims to provoke thought and spark curiosity about the hidden corners of the mind. Putker's art has gained international recognition and has been exhibited worldwide in galleries and art fairs.
Awards: Purchase Prize at the 10th International Miniature Print Biennale Ottawa 2025; René Carcan International Prize for Printmaking – “Roger Dewint Prize – First Mention" 2024; Special Mention at the International Contemporary Printmaking Prize - MLGPRIZE Florence 2023 First Prize at the Open Art 20x20 Mini Print Internacional Barcelona, 2021; Award of Excellence, Authentic Marks 2nd Annual International Miniature Printmaking Exhibition, 2018 Awagami Factory Prize, Awagami International Miniature Print Exhibition, 2017; ON PAPER international printmaking contest, 2017 Awagami Factory Prize, Awagami International Miniature Print Exhibition, 2015; Business Art Service national award for Printmaking, 2010
Signed Limited Edition Photopolymer Etching
Edition of 25
Paper size: 33 × 26cm
£220 Unframed
£320 Framed
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