Abtract action painting
In his abstract expressionistic paintings Remko Leeuw often uses techniques known from action painting. In his process Leeuw works on the border between the controlable and uncontrolable. These two worlds often bring great tension in his work. He allows himself to loose control over the outcome of the painting and to focus mainly on continuous experimen-ting with materials and techniques. When all the mayor impulses of the moment and what the painting itself gives back to him, are expressed on the canvas, the painting often is finished. His paintings show deep emotions and vulnerability.
Besides action painting Leeuw creates projects in monumental art and art photography. As Leeuw uses whatever comes on his path, the moments, the material and the people he meets, often take part or become part of his work. One moment this can lead to the foundation of the SPLASH! collective of action painting. Another moment this leads to a photo documentary of inaccessible demolishing premises in Berlin. In his work the viewer finds strong contrasts, in which one can sense the great depth of the moment.
Academy and self-taught painting
Leeuw studied one year at the Art Academy in Belgium. However, the traditional way of working at the academy appeared to leave little space for his self-taught ways of painting. Leeuw decides to stop at the academy to focus on his original and experimental ways of painting again. He continues his development by constant experimenting with new techniques and materials, and discovering new outcomes. This process is carried out individually, as together with other artists.
Cooperations
In 2004 Leeuw meets painter Menno Dijkhuis and they start a frequent cooperation. They both translate their own colourful interpretation of reality to (often the same) canvas, in the so called 'after nature style'. Artist like Vicent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Paul Cézanne are sources of inspiration to them. Subjects of their work are still life, where nature is their studio, and (self-)portraits. In 2006 Leeuw also meets Justus Donker and Jacob Kanbier. Collective work (After Nature) from Donker, Dijkhuis and Leeuw is created.
Action painting collective
In summer 2008 Leeuw is founder of the BLIK-collective for action painting. In one year BLIK creates an impressive collection of 25 action paintings. From this cooperation, in 2009, the artist collective SPLASH! is formed, existing of Anita Couwenbergh, Bernadette van Loon and Remko Leeuw. By working same time on the same canvas, the three artists add a new dimension to action painting, in which they transform a huge amount of impulses to the canvas in relatively short time.
International
Leeuw has exhibitions in The Netherlands and many foreign countries. For companies Leeuw guides groups or teams into experiencing the synergy of joint work.