The Show (8 O'Clock News)
13.500,00 €
Show | Premium Paintings series
painting of Noraly Beijer presenting Dutch 8 o' clock news
G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
93,3 x 70 cm | 36.5 x 27.6 in
2006
One quiet evening at home in 2006, I was settling down in front of the television when the clock struck eight and the Dutch nightly news broadcast began. This painting captures the prominent anchor, Noraly Beijer, as she delivers the day’s headline events to living rooms across the nation.
I watched the sleek studio set and the familiar presence of Noraly, completely fascinated by how seamlessly our world's most critical events are packaged and broadcast straight into our peaceful domestic spaces.
I felt inspired to freeze this fleeting moment of television broadcasting and preserve it through the slow, deliberate medium of painting. By transferring this image from the television into a permanent painted reality, a fast-paced media update transforms into a profound space for quiet observation.
For me 'The Show' serves as a heartfelt reminder to remain deeply conscious and connected to the world around us, while quietly inviting us to look a little deeper at modern media and entertainment programs that shape our everyday lives.
Artwork Specifications & Inquiries
The Show is an original 100% handmade painting and part of my ongoing Premium Paintings series. It is meticulously created with acrylic on a 93,3 x 70 cm panel.
The painting comes signed on the front and reverse and it is accompanied by my official studio label alongside a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity. If you wish to have the artwork framed, please let me know and I'd be happy to take care of that for you.
Complimentary worldwide shipping is included with this painting. The artwork will be custom-crated with the utmost care and delivered securely to your door within approximately two weeks, regardless of your global location.
To inquire about securing this original artwork for your private collection, please feel free to contact me anytime. I'd be happy to answer any of your questions personally.
Kind regards, Gerard Boersma
