The works of Maarten Oortwijn are an eclectic mix of drawing and photography, something often developing in singular directions and belonging to collage territory. Oortwijn’s mobile production is a significant part of his portfolio, but he is one of these people who are still more than eager to declare everlasting love for analog painting and photography. Even if these media are currently considered “dead” by many artists and photographers and in spite of the many difficulties aficionados encounter frequently — in retrieving films and specialty items, for example — analog is enjoying a renewed popularity among members of small but dedicated communities. Curiously enough, some of the most proficient mobile artists are also fervent analog enthusiasts.
Speaking of traditional media, Oortwijn remembers how his artistic endeavors date back to his early childhood, when he discovered one of his greatest loves: the classic ballpoint pen. Continue reading “iPhoneographers In Front Of The Lens #8 – Maarten Oortwijn”