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New Paintings
Paintings on canvas and paper by Annemiek Punt
That Annemiek also draws and paints is still an unknown side of her. Riemko Holtrop, one of the pioneers of modern art since 1945, was one of her teachers. At age twelve, her mom took her to her first painting lessons. She was talented. “Actually,” Annemiek realized, “I have painted all my life”. At Holtrops she worked a lot with charcoal… In the gallery in Ootmarsum, a number of works on canvas and paper are exhibited.
Artwork Annemiek Punt Royally Revealed! –
On September 2nd 2011, the artwork “For all Generations” by Annemiek Punt was unveiled by Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet and Mr. Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven.
The window became visible when the royal couple pulled away the cloth. With the unveiling of the artwork, the Information Center at the Holten Canadian War Cemetery was officially opened.
The information center is open daily from 10.00h untill 17.00h.
Address: Eekhoornweg, Holten (National Park ‘De Sallandse Heuvelrug’).
Annemiek Punt in conversation with the Royal Couple at the artwork
“For all Generations”
Canadian War Cemetery in Holten
The Prince Bernhard Culture Fund has given Annemiek Punt the honorable assignment to create a special work of art.
This artwork will be placed in the facade of the information center at the Canadian War Cemetery in Holten, and will measure 2 meters x 1.60 meters. The information center on the Holterberg will soon be taken into use, and the artwork will be unveiled in mid-September.
Cathedral in Roermond now has a Real ‘Annemiek Punt’… -
On Easter Sunday, the Thomas-More window in the Saint Christopher Cathedral in Roermond was unveiled, in the presence of the Bishop of Roermond, Frans Wiertz. The fact that the church became a cathedral 350 years ago was also commemorated. After the unveiling, Mgr. Wiertz consecrated the window. The St. Christoffel Cathedral can be visited daily (until October 1st) from 2pm to 5pm.
Unveiling Thomas More Window April 24th -
On Easter Day (sunday April 24th) the fact that the Saint Christopher Cathedral in Roermond became a cathedral 350 years ago, will be commemorated. The canons of the Cathedral Chapter will be singing prayers at 15:00 hours, with the support of a Schola Cantorum. Then the stained glass window of Annemiek Punt will be unveiled in the baptistry by Bishop Frans Wiertz. You are invited to attend this ceremony. You’re welcome!
Sunday April 24th at 15.00 hours, in the Saint Christopher Cathedral in Roermond. (Parking available at the outlet center.)
Please notify your presence to: Astrid Vroemisse, or via galerie@annemiekpunt.nl
Thomas More Window Put In The Lead -
March 2011
Annemiek Punt has cut all the glass for the Thomas More window. Where necessary, the glass is stained. And Annemiek used fused glass in this colorful, abstract window. The window will be placed in the Saint Christopher Cathedral in Roermond this April. At this moment, many pieces of mouth blown ‘real’ antique glass are put in the lead.
St.Christoffel cathedral Roermond
Annemiek Punt is creating a stained glass window for the Saint Christopher Cathedral in Roermond. This monumental window is a real ‘Punt’ again, dynamic, with picturesque lines and passionate use of color. The contemporary and abstract stained glass window measures 6.5 x 1.2 meters, and will be situated in the west side of the baptistery.
Prestigious commission
The Saint Christopher Cathedral in Roermond had recently given the signal for implementation. In the summer of 2010, Annemiek made the color sketch in her studio in Borculo. Now she is developing the full-size design. Using this design, the exact drawings will be made. When these molds are ready, thousands of pieces of handcut, mouth blown ‘real’ antique glass are put in the lead. The abstract window is expected to be installed mid 2011.
Strenght, faith and energy…
The inspiration for this abstract
window is the life of St. Sir Thomas
More, an English humanist, jurist, statesman and author of “Utopia”.
The blue, ascending part suggests a protective and comprehensive movement. The color blue is related to the baptism and immersion. The color yellow can be associated with wisdom, creativity and a great mind.
The ascending lines symbolize the new/eternal life. In the yellow part a figure emerges (as the defender of religion).
Justice and militancy are represented by the sword and scale.