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Bakker paints fascinating figures that are somewhere between people and dolls, often well-known cartoon characters placed in the middle of the plane (sometimes floating lonely). Due to the bright and clear colors, Bakker's works seem at first glance to be scenes for children. On closer inspection they have a double meaning and confuse the viewer.
Dirk Bakker (Alkmaar, 1947-2021) studied at the Vrije Academie in The Hague and at Ateliers 63 in Haarlem. He took lessons from Ko Westerik at Ateliers 63.
exhibitions
Work by Dirk Bakker has been purchased by various collectors and museums (including Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht, Museum Het Kruithof 's-Hertogenbosch).
2013 – gallery de exteriorkans, Heiloo
2012 – Fenijn Bookstore, Alkmaar
2008 – Art loan / gallery Beeldend Gesproken, Amsterdam
2007 – Open University Alkmaar
Medical Center Alkmaar