Marcel Witte, who self-educated himself, is a visual storyteller born in 1974 in the Netherlands. He achieves a mix between realism and fantasy by painting almost life-size animals against a blank, monochromatic background.
He has enjoyed a prosperous career as a working artist since 2003. His work is completely original and follows a logical progression. He doesn’t give in to the latest trends in art by selecting hyperrealism. He paints practically life-size creatures on a monochromatic backdrop with exceptional technical proficiency and an unerring eye for detail.
The paintings confront the observer by turning human traits into animal features, but they also give you enough space to put your own human ideas and actions into perspective. “The most powerful way to express yourself is in a way that’s close to your heart,” says Marcel
The paintings’ backgrounds appear to have been recently swept. A single color deepens the scene, heightens the contrast, and creates a void that is both alluring and repulsive. levity, human traits, and social criticism catch attention. “The animals in my painting have been chosen carefully to reflect on human nature without being too symbolic,” says Marcel.
Within the canon of fables, Marcel tells stories using images. Exhibitions of Marcel Witte’s paintings can be found in Europe, Asia, and America. His paintings are well-received both nationally and internationally. Private collections around the world include his works of art.