Joos Does Van Barneveld 'Alphabet' Print Available

Artist: Joos Does Van Barneveld
Title: Alphabet
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 50 x 70 cm
Edition: 75
Price: €150

 

Joos van Barneveld, widely recognized by his moniker Does, is a Dutch artist whose evolution from a professional athlete to a master of post-graffiti abstraction has garnered international acclaim. Born in 1982, his early career was defined by the discipline and physical rigor of soccer, a background that continues to inform the rhythmic energy and precision found in his visual work. Upon transitioning into the arts, he became a founding member of the LoveLetters crew, establishing a reputation for technical excellence in letterform manipulation. 

His style is characterized by a sophisticated interplay of colors and a meticulous approach to layering. He deconstructs traditional alphabet structures until they transform into fluid, skeletal forms that vibrate against their backgrounds. This process involves a diverse range of media, including spray paint, acrylics, and markers, often applied to large-scale murals and canvas alike. The result is a fusion of street-level intensity with a refined, painterly sensibility. 

Does often emphasizes the importance of negative space and the balance between chaos and control. His hand-style is remarkably clean, showing a deep respect for the roots of graffiti while pushing the boundaries of what calligraphic art can represent. By stripping away the legibility of letters, he invites the viewer to focus on the pure aesthetic of the stroke and the depth of the composition. Today, his installations and studio pieces are exhibited in galleries across the globe, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in modern urban aesthetics.