Elbert van den Berg

July 11, 1947

Enschede, Netherlands, Europe

Introduction

Elbert van den Berg, structural engineer, resumed drawing in 1997, followed by model drawing and modeling. At the beginning of 2002 a switch was made to modern sculpting, including Eddy Stikkelorum.
Adriaan Seelen was introduced to the stone in 2007. From that time on, the stone didn't let go of it anymore, while thinking and sketching in 3D images you constantly explore the possibilities for realizing your idea, what can be done mechanically and what needs to be done manually, what do we do first and what do we do later. Sometimes it is clear on your retina and then it is an endless puzzle again.
The stone challenges you, even if it doesn't say a word. There he lies and there you stand. Talking doesn't help anymore. Doing is the motto. That is the real conversation of giving and taking, misses and trouble, joy and relief, you are one with your stone.

Art expositions

2019, Exhibition new members ArtiBrak, Voorburg, Netherlands
2018, Christmas fair ArtiBrak, Voorburg, Netherlands
2017, Miet Air, Beers, Netherlands
2015, Volle Bak, Houten, Netherlands
2012, Keukenhof, Lisse, Nedherlands
2011, Kunstschouw Westerschouwen, Renesse, Netherlands

Art classes

2012 - present, Studio of Eddy Stikkelorum (one day a week), Netherlands
2015, Master class of Adriaan Seelen (assistant role), France
2010, Master class of Adriaan Seelen, France
2013, 2014 and 2017, Sculpting class of Paul van Laere, France
2007 - 2018, Sculpting class of Adriaan Seelen, France/Netherlands
2008 - 2011, Modern sculpting class of Ingrid Rekers, Netherlands
2002 - 2008, Modern sculpting class of Eddy Stikkelorum, Netherlands
1999 - 2002, Model drawing and modeling class of Andrzej Wawzyniak, Poland
1997 - 1999, Drawing class of Jan Lenior at CKC Zoetermeer, Netherlands

Work experience

2011 - present, Freelancer
1982 - 2011, Transverko B.V.
1972 - 1982, Hollandse Betongroep afd. Waterbouw

Education

HTS Engineering
MTS Engineering
LTS Carpenter