During the five-day event Henk Veen Arts Square, there was a grand exhibition of more than 50 professional artists work, but also showed their art live on canvas. Under the watchful eye of director Bart Siemerink, which visibly enjoyed the audience could see the artists in action, the atmosphere surrounding the artists and talk to them about their art. The contact with the artists themselves, the professional attitude of the square, making it Henk Veen Kunstplein an attractive and unique concept and can join the audience in their world. “The combination of the exhibition of many different artists with as many different styles and written competition, creates an atmosphere of an organized workshop where many Keukenhof visitors special this week because of the presence of the Arts Square, made their way towards the beautiful flowering Keukenhof has been found, “said jury member, organizer and artist Henk Veen.
Sunday, May 4, 2014 was 16.00 as far as the winners were announced. Overwhelmed and surprised was the winner, when it was announced.”I wanted to keep it very simple. Dutch bikes all, on an embankment blows it is always and of course, where wind is a mill, traditional Dutch!” Says Marion Rijnders who might receive her prize from organizer Henk Veen.
Peter Faber, co-juror of the contest said that he and the other jurors Greet Locquet Board Keukenhof, Nicky Markslag, arranger Keukenhof, which also organizes the Flower Parade, the famous painter Henk Veen, also organizer of the art event Henk Veen Arts Square, after the second round judging agree which were painting with the theme “Oerhollands” the title of the first prize deserved. Special to see how the theme will be depicted by each artist and gives a look through the eyes of a painter artist. By unprecedented high class of all 50 artworks, the jury had a hard time selecting the winners, but the price was first after the first round immediately clear. Outside the contest, the public has also this year voted again eagerly to his or her favorite artist on the work exhibited was completed by the painters, with more than a thousand ballot papers.
In praise of judges, they informed the public that the Art Square is a true traditional supplement, which has been the surprising permanent attraction and will take place at Keukenhof every year. “A very successful Kunstplein Keukenhof this week, and a tribute to the inspiring leadership,” said Greet Locquet, board Keukenhof.