Marcel Dirkes is a Paris-based multidisciplinary artist recognized for his semi-figurative paintings of cities around the world and his innovative sculptures crafted from electronic paper. Drawn to rhythm and repetition, Dirkes finds inspiration in the patterns of metropolitan architecture and...
Read More Marcel Dirkes is a Paris-based multidisciplinary artist recognized for his semi-figurative paintings of cities around the world and his innovative sculptures crafted from electronic paper. Drawn to rhythm and repetition, Dirkes finds inspiration in the patterns of metropolitan architecture and the synchronized choreography of city sidewalks, where people move to the cadence of an unspoken routine. His work explores how identities are shaped by these structures and the often-unseen expectations to which we unconsciously conform. Dirkes invites viewers to consider the moments when these expectations loosen, allowing freedom and individuality to emerge.
Born in 1982 in The Netherlands, Dirkes studied medicine at Leiden University before working in the technology sector. Ultimately, he decided to end his career and further develop his practice in painting and sculpture. Now based in Paris, he has exhibited his work in Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Paris.
