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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic, Pastel on Wood
- Other details : Artwork on fixed support. Artwork framed.
- Dimensions : 31.1x31.1in
About this artwork
DIG DEEP #3 by Frank Willems.
Year: 2024
Size: 79x79cm
Materials: Acrylic, marker, spraypaint on reused wood
DIG DEEP depicts an ostrich that has buried its head so deeply in the ground that it eventually disappears outside the frame. The bird is unhappy with its situation, but by digging deep, it will free itself. In the background, the text reads: “SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO DIG DEEP TO GET BACK TO REAL LIFE”, which reinforces the message of the piece.… It emphasizes that sometimes, deep effort and self-reflection are needed to overcome difficult situations and reconnect with reality. The work invites contemplation on the power of perseverance and transformation.
Hashtags:
#ostrich #struisvogel #sometimes you have to dig deep to get back to real life #landscape #text #bury your head in the sand
Year: 2024
Size: 79x79cm
Materials: Acrylic, marker, spraypaint on reused wood
DIG DEEP depicts an ostrich that has buried its head so deeply in the ground that it eventually disappears outside the frame. The bird is unhappy with its situation, but by digging deep, it will free itself. In the background, the text reads: “SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO DIG DEEP TO GET BACK TO REAL LIFE”, which reinforces the message of the piece.… It emphasizes that sometimes, deep effort and self-reflection are needed to overcome difficult situations and reconnect with reality. The work invites contemplation on the power of perseverance and transformation.
Hashtags:
#ostrich #struisvogel #sometimes you have to dig deep to get back to real life #landscape #text #bury your head in the sand
Frank Willems
Netherlands
Credentials
- International Exposure
- Art Fair Participant
- Prizewinner
- Solo shows participant
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
« In my art, I transform discarded materials into bold, playful pieces that invite humor, chaos, and interaction. »
Frank Willems creates ever-evolving art that blends urban art, pop art, and neo-expressionism. Working intuitively, he plays with visual language and text, balancing humor and seriousness, chaos and structure. Reclaimed wood forms the foundation of his work, adding raw character to his colorful compositions filled with cartoonish figures, skeletons, and animals. Nostalgia, memories, and social themes are transformed into a visual language that is both familiar and alienating. His use of an inverted ‘e’ and crossed-out words sparks curiosity and invites deeper reflection. Humor, satire, and self-mockery are central as he challenges viewers to look beyond the cheerful surface. Increasingly, he integrates interactive elements, allowing the audience and environment to shape the artwork. His pieces have been exhibited internationally and auctioned by Christie’s, and are held in collections around the world.