John van Brakel

John van Brakel is a painter with a mostly self-taught background, having briefly attended the Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague, working primarily with oil and acrylic on canvas and board. She employs abstract, geometric, and minimalistic techniques, focusing on structure, rhythm, and experimentation, letting geometry and repetition guide her process. Her works convey a contemplative serenity—inviting viewers to experience the quiet unfolding of form, pattern, and possibility within subtle constraints.