Daily realism paintings by Gerard Boersma

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

8.9.26

Nothing Happened- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Christopher Wool Inspired Painting

Nothing Happened
painting of a woman enjoying a painting inspired by Christopher Wool

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

SOLD

'Nothing Happened' depicts a woman entirely absorbed in a text-based painting created in the gritty, industrial style of American artist Christopher Wool.

In today's fast-paced world, the phrase 'Nothing Happened' serves as a sharp commentary on our fleeting media culture—capturing the modern cycle of outrage where a scandal gets exposed, everyone gets mad, the perpetrators quickly apologize, and then the collective consciousness immediately moves on to the next current thing as if nothing ever happened.

Yet, by standing in quiet contemplation, the viewer in the painting offers a hopeful alternative; her stillness reminds us of our own capacity to pause, deeply reflect, and find meaningful connection amidst the endless noise of the modern world.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

5.9.26

Drone- Painting Of A Drone Flying Through A Blue Sky

Drone
painting of a drone flying through a clear blue sky

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

SOLD

In this painting you see a lone drone cutting through an endless, brilliant blue sky. On the surface, the blue sky feels serene and peaceful—a classic celebration of nature's untouched beauty.

Yet, the sharp, mechanical silhouette of the drone introduces a tense, modern reality into the quiet atmosphere. It instantly transforms a simple sky into a symbol of constant surveillance and technological reach.

Much like my series of CCTV camera paintings, this artwork serves as a subtle metaphor for our contemporary world, balancing the weight of our tech-driven lives against our desire for freedom and privacy.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

29.8.26

Met Het Hoofd In De Wolken- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Raoul De Keyser

Met Het Hoofd In De Wolken
painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Raoul de Keyser

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

SOLD

'Met Het Hoofd In De Wolken' (With Head in the Clouds) depicts a woman entirely absorbed in a painting by the Belgian modernist Raoul de Keyser.

De Keyser’s work is celebrated for its poetic, understated abstraction—made up of simple shapes, tempered colors, and an intentional blurring of the line between a literal sky and pure geometric abstraction. The woman seems to love it, hence the title 'Met Het Hoofd In De Wolken'.

Galerie Nathan Vilar in Deinze, Belgium (De Keyser’s historic hometown) currently has original works by Raoul de Keyser available for acquisition, as well as a selection of my own original paintings.

All the best, Gerard

available paintings | info@gerardboersma.nl

28.8.26

Untitled- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Willem De Kooning

Untitled
painting of a man enjoying a painting by Willem de Kooning

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

SOLD

This painting shows a man engaging with a powerful, late masterwork by Willem de Kooning.Moving away from the raw, aggressive impasto of his earlier career, De Kooning’s late 1980s style is celebrated for its ethereal elegance, characterized by fluid, harmonious, curvy ribbons of color that sweep across the canvas.Transfixed by this graceful composition, the viewer takes it all in, seamlessly becoming part of the painting.

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 Click here to view the auction 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 Click here to view the auction 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 Click here to view the auction 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 Click here to view the auction 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 Click here to view the auction 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 8.9.26 Nothing Happened- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Christopher Wool Inspired Painting Nothing Happened painting of a woman enjoying a painting inspired by Christopher Wool G. Boersma acrylic on panel 30 x 30 cm \| 12 x 12 in 2026 SOLD 'Nothing Happened' depicts a woman entirely absorbed in a text-based painting created in the gritty, industrial style of American artist Christopher Wool. In today's fast-paced world, the phrase 'Nothing Happened' serves as a sharp commentary on our fleeting media culture—capturing the modern cycle of outrage where a scandal gets exposed, everyone gets mad, the perpetrators quickly apologize, and then the collective consciousness immediately moves on to the next current thing as if nothing ever happened. Yet, by standing in quiet contemplation, the viewer in the painting offers a hopeful alternative; her stillness reminds us of our own capacity to pause, deeply reflect, and find meaningful connection amidst the endless noise of the modern world. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: christopher wool, contemporary realism, museum series, small studies 5.9.26 Drone- Painting Of A Drone Flying Through A Blue Sky Drone painting of a drone flying through a clear blue sky G. Boersma acrylic on panel 20 x 20 cm \| 8 x 8 in 2026 SOLD In this painting you see a lone drone cutting through an endless, brilliant blue sky. On the surface, the blue sky feels serene and peaceful—a classic celebration of nature's untouched beauty. Yet, the sharp, mechanical silhouette of the drone introduces a tense, modern reality into the quiet atmosphere. It instantly transforms a simple sky into a symbol of constant surveillance and technological reach. Much like my series of CCTV camera paintings, this artwork serves as a subtle metaphor for our contemporary world, balancing the weight of our tech-driven lives against our desire for freedom and privacy. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: Drone, gerard boersma, Small Studies. Contemporary Realism, Surveillance Art 29.8.26 Met Het Hoofd In De Wolken- Painting Of A Woman Enjoying A Painting By Raoul De Keyser Met Het Hoofd In De Wolken painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Raoul de Keyser G. Boersma acrylic on panel 20 x 20 cm \| 8 x 8 in 2026 SOLD 'Met Het Hoofd In De Wolken' (With Head in the Clouds) depicts a woman entirely absorbed in a painting by the Belgian modernist Raoul de Keyser. De Keyser’s work is celebrated for its poetic, understated abstraction—made up of simple shapes, tempered colors, and an intentional blurring of the line between a literal sky and pure geometric abstraction. The woman seems to love it, hence the title 'Met Het Hoofd In De Wolken'. Galerie Nathan Vilar in Deinze, Belgium (De Keyser’s historic hometown) currently has original works by Raoul de Keyser available for acquisition, as well as a selection of my own original paintings. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: museum series, small studies 28.8.26 Untitled- Painting Of A Man Enjoying A Painting By Willem De Kooning Untitled painting of a man enjoying a painting by Willem de Kooning G. Boersma acrylic on panel 20 x 20 cm \| 8 x 8 in 2026 SOLD This painting shows a man engaging with a powerful, late masterwork by Willem de Kooning.Moving away from the raw, aggressive impasto of his earlier career, De Kooning’s late 1980s style is celebrated for its ethereal elegance, characterized by fluid, harmonious, curvy ribbons of color that sweep across the canvas.Transfixed by this graceful composition, the viewer takes it all in, seamlessly becoming part of the painting. All the best, Gerard available paintings \| info@gerardboersma.nl Labels: museum series, small studies Older Posts Home Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)