Life and Work of Jaap Schreurs (1913-1983) Painter and father |
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6.1 Life and work - a second marriage continued |
Already since his years in The Hague, Jaap had been interested in astrology. He also talked about this with his daughter Paula. In one of the etchings from this period he makes a statement in symbolic language about this.
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Frame for etching 16,7x28,5cm |
Etching with astrological statement ±1979 |
In his work during this period, he explicitly addressed ungracious situations he encountered. He was shocked by an article in the magazine ‘The Army Courier’, written by an army chaplain.
The Armycourier 1977 122x128cm Acrylic paint on board |
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Dog with human eyes at rubbish bin, 17x14 cm study ink op paper |
He was also an outspoken supporter of women's emancipation and over the years he repeatedly questioned partner relationships through his work.
Married couple, etching 12,5 x21 cm |
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In those years Jaap gave astrology lessons in his studio. He also led a Vimala Thakar discussion group in Baarn, who worked in the spirit of Krishnamurti.
The process of Creation in Jaap’s astrological vision, 1978 |
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At an astrological conference in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht 1977 |
1965-1978 |
a second marriage |
1978-1983 |
final years |
1951-1965 |
life and work wth the |
family in Utrecht |
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access to all periods |
by Nelleke and Paula |
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