Daily realism paintings by Gerard Boersma

5.10.26

Whaam!- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Roy Lichtenstein

Whaam!
painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Roy Lichtenstein

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
90 x 60 cm | 35.5 x 24 in
2026

Standing in front of Roy Lichtenstein’s 'Whaam!', you are hit with a massive, loud wave of comic-book energy. I love the sharp contrast between that explosive background and the quiet presence of a real person just taking it all in.

Ultimately, to me the painting is about the idea of staying completely calm while the world around you explodes.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

2.10.26

Space Invaders- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Space Invader

Space Invaders
painting of a man enjoying a painting by Space Invader

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
20 x 20 cm | 8 x 8 in
2026

SOLD

The man on my painting is enjoying a painting of a Space Invader from the 1980s video game.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

Clown- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Kaws

Clown
painting of a man enjoying a painting by Kaws

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
20 x 20 cm | 8 x 8 in
2026

SOLD

In this painting you see a man admiring a contemporary piece by the artist Kaws. The featured artwork spotlights his renowned "Companion" character—a clown-like figure heavily influenced by vintage animation stylistic elements—sitting with its white-gloved hands pulled over its face.

Kaws routinely utilizes this distinctive, shielding posture across his work to channel a deep sense of modern isolation, vulnerability, and internal struggle. Mixing this exaggerated cartoon sorrow with a real man's quiet reflection creates a captivating space where two worlds meet.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

1.10.26

Composition With Red, Yellow And Blue- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Piet Mondrian

Composition With Red, Yellow And Blue
painting of a man enjoying a painting by Piet Mondrian

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
20 x 20 cm | 8 x 8 in
2026

SOLD

The man on my painting is enjoying a painting by Piet Mondrian, the pioneering Dutch master whose iconic work represents a search for universal harmony and a spiritual cosmic order through pure geometric abstraction.

Mondrian’s reduction of form to essential vertical and horizontal lines represents a quest to uncover the ultimate, hidden reality of nature. In capturing a viewer standing before this strict abstraction, I reintroduce the human element into the composition, completing the narrative journey from pure idea back to living reality.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

29.9.26

Girl With Tear - Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Roy Lichtenstein

Girl With Tear
painting of a man enjoying a painting by Roy Lichtenstein

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
30 x 20 cm | 12 x 8 in
2026

SOLD

In this painting you see a man enjoying a pop art painting entitled Girl With Tear by Roy Lichtenstein. During the mid-to-late 1970s, Lichtenstein began parodying and honoring early 20th-century masters like Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Pablo Picasso in his signature comic book style.

The central motif—a giant, isolated eye shedding a single tear—is a direct nod to classic Surrealist imagery, which often used displaced body parts to create dreamlike, unsettling landscapes. By placing a realist figure within this space, the scene creates a compelling mix of Surrealism, Pop Art, and Realism in return honoring Roy Lichtenstein in my own way.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

28.9.26

Polka Dots- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Yayoi Kusama

Polka Dots
painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Yayoi Kusama

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
30 x 30 cm | 12 x 12 in
2026

SOLD

In this painting you see a woman enjoying the vibrant, hypnotic rhythms of a Yayoi Kusama polka dot painting. For Kusama, these dots are not mere decoration; they are symbols of infinity, the vast cosmos, and a lifelong tool for survival.

She turned to drawing dots as a coping mechanism to map, contain, and control her terrifying psychological experiences. Kusama often notes that a polka dot carries the form of the sun, symbolizing the energy of the entire world and representing a space with no beginning or end. As the woman looks at this boundless sea of dots, her contemplation reminds us that we are all interconnected particles of this space.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

25.9.26

Femme Au Chapeau- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Picasso

Femme Au Chapeau
painting of a man enjoying a painting by Picasso

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
40 x 20 cm | 16 x 8 in
2026

SOLD

In this work, I capture a male viewer engrossed by Pablo Picasso’s 1939 masterpiece, Tête De Femme Au Chapeau. Picasso's painting functions as both an intimate psychological portrait of his muse, Dora Maar, as well as a reflection of the anxiety gripping Europe on the cusp of World War II.

Art historians often note that Picasso’s Cubist distortion in 1939 was no longer just an aesthetic experiment; it was a literal mirror to a broken world.

Yet, my painting underscores that while history may experience periods of profound fragmentation, our capacity to seek meaning, preserve empathy, and find enduring beauty through art remains an unbroken and hopeful force.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

24.9.26

Love- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Robert Indiana

Men In The Cities
painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Robert Indiana

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
20 x 20 cm | 8 x 8 in
2026

SOLD

In this work, I capture a woman completely absorbed by Robert Indiana’s legendary pop art masterwork Love. His iconic image symbolizes spiritual devotion, universal human connection, and the counterculture idealism of the 1960s.

As the viewer interacts with the vibrant palette and the uniquely tilted 'O', the composition turns into a celebration of an enduring shared emotion. It underscores that while eras change, our innate human desire to seek out affection, optimism, and universal unity remains the same.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

21.9.26

Men In The Cities- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Robert Longo

Men In The Cities
painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Robert Longo

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
20 x 20 cm | 8 x 8 in
2026

SOLD

An elderly woman stands in quiet contemplation before a piece from Robert Longo’s iconic Men in the Cities series (1979–1983). Longo's original masterpiece captures sharply dressed urbanites caught in dramatic, contorted moments of violent tension, ecstatic collapse, or frantic dance—a vivid struggle between control and collapse.

While Longo’s work is famously viewed as a dark satire of ambitious 1980s yuppie culture and people pushed to their limits by the modern rat race, this painting reimagines that chaos through a lens of weathered wisdom.

The juxtaposition transforms the frantic existential dread of the original art into a moment of peaceful reflection, suggesting that the struggles of youth and ambition are ultimately softened by the grace, perspective, and passage of time.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

10.9.26

Elegy- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Robert Motherwell

Elegy
painting of a man enjoying a painting by Robert Motherwell

G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
20 x 20 cm | 8 x 8 in
2026

Click here to acquire

Consisting of over 150 paintings, Motherwell's iconic series serves as a solemn, abstract lament for the human suffering of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939).

His monumental compositions are celebrated for their stark visual rhythm. These recurring elements act as powerful metaphors for the cycle of life and death, reminding us that even amidst deep tragedy, human resilience and vitality always prevail.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

	5.10.26 Whaam!- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Roy Lichtenstein Whaam! painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Roy Lichtenstein G. Boersma acrylic on panel 90 x 60 cm \| 35.5 x 24 in 2026 Click here to view the auction Standing in front of Roy Lichtenstein’s 'Whaam!', you are hit with a massive, loud wave of comic-book energy. I love the sharp contrast between that explosive background and the quiet presence of a real person just taking it all in. Ultimately, to me the painting is about the idea of staying completely calm while the world around you explodes. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, museum series, pop art, roy lichtenstein, small studies 2.10.26 Space Invaders- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Space Invader Space Invaders painting of a man enjoying a painting by Space Invader G. Boersma acrylic on panel 20 x 20 cm \| 8 x 8 in 2026 SOLD The man on my painting is enjoying a painting of a Space Invader from the 1980s video game. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, museum series, small studies, space invaders Clown- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Kaws Clown painting of a man enjoying a painting by Kaws G. Boersma acrylic on panel 20 x 20 cm \| 8 x 8 in 2026 SOLD In this painting you see a man admiring a contemporary piece by the artist Kaws. The featured artwork spotlights his renowned "Companion" character—a clown-like figure heavily influenced by vintage animation stylistic elements—sitting with its white-gloved hands pulled over its face. Kaws routinely utilizes this distinctive, shielding posture across his work to channel a deep sense of modern isolation, vulnerability, and internal struggle. Mixing this exaggerated cartoon sorrow with a real man's quiet reflection creates a captivating space where two worlds meet. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, kaws, museum series, small studies 1.10.26 Composition With Red, Yellow And Blue- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Piet Mondrian Composition With Red, Yellow And Blue painting of a man enjoying a painting by Piet Mondrian G. Boersma acrylic on panel 20 x 20 cm \| 8 x 8 in 2026 SOLD The man on my painting is enjoying a painting by Piet Mondrian, the pioneering Dutch master whose iconic work represents a search for universal harmony and a spiritual cosmic order through pure geometric abstraction. Mondrian’s reduction of form to essential vertical and horizontal lines represents a quest to uncover the ultimate, hidden reality of nature. In capturing a viewer standing before this strict abstraction, I reintroduce the human element into the composition, completing the narrative journey from pure idea back to living reality. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, museum series, piet mondrian, small studies 29.9.26 Girl With Tear - Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Roy Lichtenstein Girl With Tear painting of a man enjoying a painting by Roy Lichtenstein G. Boersma acrylic on panel 30 x 20 cm \| 12 x 8 in 2026 SOLD In this painting you see a man enjoying a pop art painting entitled Girl With Tear by Roy Lichtenstein. During the mid-to-late 1970s, Lichtenstein began parodying and honoring early 20th-century masters like Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Pablo Picasso in his signature comic book style. The central motif—a giant, isolated eye shedding a single tear—is a direct nod to classic Surrealist imagery, which often used displaced body parts to create dreamlike, unsettling landscapes. By placing a realist figure within this space, the scene creates a compelling mix of Surrealism, Pop Art, and Realism in return honoring Roy Lichtenstein in my own way. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, museum series, pop art, roy lichtenstein, small studies 28.9.26 Polka Dots- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Yayoi Kusama Polka Dots painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Yayoi Kusama G. Boersma acrylic on panel 30 x 30 cm \| 12 x 12 in 2026 SOLD In this painting you see a woman enjoying the vibrant, hypnotic rhythms of a Yayoi Kusama polka dot painting. For Kusama, these dots are not mere decoration; they are symbols of infinity, the vast cosmos, and a lifelong tool for survival. She turned to drawing dots as a coping mechanism to map, contain, and control her terrifying psychological experiences. Kusama often notes that a polka dot carries the form of the sun, symbolizing the energy of the entire world and representing a space with no beginning or end. As the woman looks at this boundless sea of dots, her contemplation reminds us that we are all interconnected particles of this space. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, dots, museum series, small studies, yayoi kusama 25.9.26 Femme Au Chapeau- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Picasso Femme Au Chapeau painting of a man enjoying a painting by Picasso G. Boersma acrylic on panel 40 x 20 cm \| 16 x 8 in 2026 SOLD In this work, I capture a male viewer engrossed by Pablo Picasso’s 1939 masterpiece, Tête De Femme Au Chapeau. Picasso's painting functions as both an intimate psychological portrait of his muse, Dora Maar, as well as a reflection of the anxiety gripping Europe on the cusp of World War II. Art historians often note that Picasso’s Cubist distortion in 1939 was no longer just an aesthetic experiment; it was a literal mirror to a broken world. Yet, my painting underscores that while history may experience periods of profound fragmentation, our capacity to seek meaning, preserve empathy, and find enduring beauty through art remains an unbroken and hopeful force. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, museum series, picasso, small studies 24.9.26 Love- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Robert Indiana Men In The Cities painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Robert Indiana G. Boersma acrylic on panel 20 x 20 cm \| 8 x 8 in 2026 SOLD In this work, I capture a woman completely absorbed by Robert Indiana’s legendary pop art masterwork Love. His iconic image symbolizes spiritual devotion, universal human connection, and the counterculture idealism of the 1960s. As the viewer interacts with the vibrant palette and the uniquely tilted 'O', the composition turns into a celebration of an enduring shared emotion. It underscores that while eras change, our innate human desire to seek out affection, optimism, and universal unity remains the same. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, love, museum series, robert indiana, small studies 21.9.26 Men In The Cities- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Robert Longo Men In The Cities painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Robert Longo G. Boersma acrylic on panel 20 x 20 cm \| 8 x 8 in 2026 SOLD An elderly woman stands in quiet contemplation before a piece from Robert Longo’s iconic Men in the Cities series (1979–1983). Longo's original masterpiece captures sharply dressed urbanites caught in dramatic, contorted moments of violent tension, ecstatic collapse, or frantic dance—a vivid struggle between control and collapse. While Longo’s work is famously viewed as a dark satire of ambitious 1980s yuppie culture and people pushed to their limits by the modern rat race, this painting reimagines that chaos through a lens of weathered wisdom. The juxtaposition transforms the frantic existential dread of the original art into a moment of peaceful reflection, suggesting that the struggles of youth and ambition are ultimately softened by the grace, perspective, and passage of time. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, museum series, robert longo, small studies 10.9.26 Elegy- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Robert Motherwell Elegy painting of a man enjoying a painting by Robert Motherwell G. Boersma acrylic on panel 20 x 20 cm \| 8 x 8 in 2026 Click here to acquire Consisting of over 150 paintings, Motherwell's iconic series serves as a solemn, abstract lament for the human suffering of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939). His monumental compositions are celebrated for their stark visual rhythm. These recurring elements act as powerful metaphors for the cycle of life and death, reminding us that even amidst deep tragedy, human resilience and vitality always prevail. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: contemporary realism, museum series, robert motherwell, small studies Older Posts Home Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)