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  • The Forbidden Fruit artwork by Edwin IJpeij - art listed for sale on Artplode
  • The Forbidden Fruit artwork by Edwin IJpeij
  • The Forbidden Fruit artwork by Edwin IJpeij - art listed for sale on Artplode
  • The Forbidden Fruit artwork by Edwin IJpeij - art listed for sale on Artplode

About Artist:

Edwin IJpeij (b. 1969) is a contemporary Dutch painter and artist-inventor based near Maastricht. His work explores how human dignity, intimacy and the sacred can be encountered through the presence of the living body.

For IJpeij, a portrait begins before the first photograph, drawing or brushstroke. It begins in a meeting: through conversation, attention and the gradual emergence of trust. Rather than treating the human figure as an object of observation or desire, he seeks to portray the individual as a living presence—vulnerable, self-possessed and irreducibly human.

This approach places the human encounter at the centre of his practice, where the act of seeing becomes inseparable from the act of meeting. His work reflects on how presence itself can be translated into image, without reducing the subject to representation alone.

Drawing on his background in chemistry, IJpeij combines historical painting methods with his own material research. His paintings are constructed through carefully prepared grounds, monochromatic underpainting and multiple layers of tempera and oil. The resulting surfaces possess a quiet luminosity and physical depth, informed by the work of the Old Masters without becoming historical reconstruction.

IJpeij was a finalist in the Dutch national television series De Nieuwe Vermeer. His painting The Three Marys at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was presented at the Vrijheidsmuseum in the Netherlands. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private collections across Europe. He is represented by Espace Art Gallery in Brussels and Galerie ArtPéro in Belgium.

About Artwork:

This work is a unique piece of art from Edwin's Home Jewelry OPUS Collection.

 
In a hidden art gallery houses a captivating and mysterious work of art. Entitled “OPUS1 – The Forbidden Fruit,” the artwork is a celebration of the female body and her sensuality. It tells a story about the true powerplay of a woman who, despite her undeniable attractiveness and beauty, chooses when to use her powers of seduction.
 
Inspired by Gustave Courbet’s L’Origine du Monde and the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, “OPUS1” depicts a woman standing in a strong and confident pose. Her face is not visible to the viewer, her identity shrouded in secrecy. Yet, even because of her unknown identity, her power is palpable. What would Edwin want to say with this?
 
The woman’s body is a testament to her sensuality. Her curves are accentuated by highly realistic painted soft skin, glowing in the muted light of the gallery. Her pose is mysterious, as if she were about to whisper a secret in the viewer’s ear.The viewers are drawn to the mysterious and unknown woman, unable to resist her seduction. But as they approach, they feel a sense of foreboding. They know that this woman is not to be trifled with. She is the forbidden fruit, the object of desire, but she is also the source of danger.
 
The viewers hover, their hearts pounding in their chests. Could they withstand her seduction? Could they resist the powerplay to be the “origine du monde”, the origin of people?Ultimately, the choice is theirs. But one thing is for certain: “OPUS I – The Forbidden Fruit” is a work of art that would leave no one untouched.
 
In this artwork, Edwin used self-made paint made from traditional, genuine pigments to paint her skin. Additionally, the panel is completely hand-prepared: the Belgian linen is glued on the multilayered wood and grounded with 12 layers of traditional gesso, and sanded between layers to create a very smooth panel. Then he starts to paint with tempera paint and via a secret procedure to oil paint.
 
As for the painting itself, Edwin, the artist, is available for commissions. Please contact Edwin for more information via https://edwinijpeij.nl/contact-us/.

Edwin IJpeij

The Forbidden Fruit

  • 2019
  • 33 x 90 cm
  • Fine Art Category: paintings
  • Medium: Tempera and oil on panel
  • Origin: Netherlands
  • Certificate of Authenticity: yes
  • Issued by: Edwin IJpeij Exclusive Art
  • Signed: Signed verso
  • Comments:

    The artwork is a total work of art, completely designed and made by the artist, including the original and unique handmade luxury frame, which is fully tailored to the artwork and handcrafted and water-gilded with genuine 12kt white gold on Armenian red bole.

  • Price: €18,500.00 EUR
  • Seller: Edwin IJpeij, Netherlands

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  • Artplode ID: 5251
  • Artplode Seller ID: 7505

About Artist:

Edwin IJpeij (b. 1969) is a contemporary Dutch painter and artist-inventor based near Maastricht. His work explores how human dignity, intimacy and the sacred can be encountered through the presence of the living body.

For IJpeij, a portrait begins before the first photograph, drawing or brushstroke. It begins in a meeting: through conversation, attention and the gradual emergence of trust. Rather than treating the human figure as an object of observation or desire, he seeks to portray the individual as a living presence—vulnerable, self-possessed and irreducibly human.

This approach places the human encounter at the centre of his practice, where the act of seeing becomes inseparable from the act of meeting. His work reflects on how presence itself can be translated into image, without reducing the subject to representation alone.

Drawing on his background in chemistry, IJpeij combines historical painting methods with his own material research. His paintings are constructed through carefully prepared grounds, monochromatic underpainting and multiple layers of tempera and oil. The resulting surfaces possess a quiet luminosity and physical depth, informed by the work of the Old Masters without becoming historical reconstruction.

IJpeij was a finalist in the Dutch national television series De Nieuwe Vermeer. His painting The Three Marys at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was presented at the Vrijheidsmuseum in the Netherlands. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private collections across Europe. He is represented by Espace Art Gallery in Brussels and Galerie ArtPéro in Belgium.

About Artwork:

This work is a unique piece of art from Edwin's Home Jewelry OPUS Collection.

 
In a hidden art gallery houses a captivating and mysterious work of art. Entitled “OPUS1 – The Forbidden Fruit,” the artwork is a celebration of the female body and her sensuality. It tells a story about the true powerplay of a woman who, despite her undeniable attractiveness and beauty, chooses when to use her powers of seduction.
 
Inspired by Gustave Courbet’s L’Origine du Monde and the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, “OPUS1” depicts a woman standing in a strong and confident pose. Her face is not visible to the viewer, her identity shrouded in secrecy. Yet, even because of her unknown identity, her power is palpable. What would Edwin want to say with this?
 
The woman’s body is a testament to her sensuality. Her curves are accentuated by highly realistic painted soft skin, glowing in the muted light of the gallery. Her pose is mysterious, as if she were about to whisper a secret in the viewer’s ear.The viewers are drawn to the mysterious and unknown woman, unable to resist her seduction. But as they approach, they feel a sense of foreboding. They know that this woman is not to be trifled with. She is the forbidden fruit, the object of desire, but she is also the source of danger.
 
The viewers hover, their hearts pounding in their chests. Could they withstand her seduction? Could they resist the powerplay to be the “origine du monde”, the origin of people?Ultimately, the choice is theirs. But one thing is for certain: “OPUS I – The Forbidden Fruit” is a work of art that would leave no one untouched.
 
In this artwork, Edwin used self-made paint made from traditional, genuine pigments to paint her skin. Additionally, the panel is completely hand-prepared: the Belgian linen is glued on the multilayered wood and grounded with 12 layers of traditional gesso, and sanded between layers to create a very smooth panel. Then he starts to paint with tempera paint and via a secret procedure to oil paint.
 
As for the painting itself, Edwin, the artist, is available for commissions. Please contact Edwin for more information via https://edwinijpeij.nl/contact-us/.

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