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During my stay in Oliva, Spain I find lots of micro plastics on the beach. Days and months I collected the plastics. It became a part of Mona Lisa Project.

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1000 Mona Lisas:

A Timeless Journey


The Mona Lisa Project: Reflecting the Depths of the Soul


1000 Mona Lisas, each a creation, a portrait, an emotion.


The Mona Lisa Project transcends mere paintings; it is a voyage through time, a narrative of the artist's life. The fascination commenced in 2001 with the iconic smile, culminating in 100 unique interpretations of Mona Lisa until 2008. Following a year of introspection, the artist resumed painting in 2010, crafting another 100 Mona Lisas that encapsulated the period up to 2019.


Amidst a pandemic, a new perspective emerged.


The silence of the pandemic ushered an unforeseen twist. Adapting to the confines of home, the artist delved into the digital realm. New talents were unearthed, boundaries were pushed. The initial 50 digital Mona Lisas with masks were born from pixels, each mirroring the emotions and reflections of that extraordinary era. Subsequently, 500 pattern designs followed, leading to the digital construction of another 100 Mona Lisas.


1000 Mona Lisas: A Testament to Life and Imagination.


Approaching the completion of the Mona Lisa Project, with 1000 unparalleled creations on the horizon, this opus epitomizes the brilliance of the human intellect. It serves as a tribute to the ingenuity that propels us, the sentiments that define us, and the encounters that shape us.


A Glimpse into Tomorrow.


The Mona Lisa Project surpasses a mere compilation of artwork; it serves as a wellspring of enlightenment, beckoning us to contemplate our personal odyssey through life. The artist bares her vulnerability, her resilience, and her singular perspective to the world.


A Silent Observer, a Resounding Voice, a Life Story Captured in Art.


The Mona Lisas, their cryptic smiles fixed upon us, stand witness to our era, to our aspirations, our apprehensions and conquests. In their gaze, we discern the reflection of our very essence.


The Mona Lisa Project: A Masterpiece Unfolding.



Selfportrait Florentijn Bruning (1963) Dutch female artist. Maker of Mona Lisa project.
A black and white photo of sculptor Wilna Haffmans and daughter Florentijn
Mona Lisa Project: a mirror of the soul On to 1000 Mona Lisas, 1000 creations, 1000, portraits, 1000 emotions. The Mona Lisa project is more than a series of paintings. It is a journey through time, a chronicle of the artist's life. In 2001 the fascination started with the famous smile, which resulted in 100 unique interpretations until 2008. After a year of reflection, the artist resumed the brush in 2010, with another 100 Mona Lisas who marked the period up to 2019. A pandemic, a new perspective. The silence of the Pandemie brought an unexpected turn. The artist, forced to stay inside, embraced the digital world. New skills were discovered, boundaries were pushed. The first 50 digital Mona Lisas with mouth caps flowed from the digital pen, each an expression of the emotions and reflections of that special time. Then another 500 pattern designs and then to get the digital technology to design another 100th Mona Lisas. 1000 Mona Lisas: a testimony of life and creativity. The Mona Lisa project is approaching its completion. With 1000 unique creations in the offing, this oeuvre symbolizes the power of the human mind. It is an ode to the creativity that drives us, the emotions that color us and the experiences that we form. A glimpse into the future. The Mona Lisa project is more than a collection of paintings. It is a source of inspiration, an invitation to reflect on our own journey through life. The artist shares her vulnerability, her strength and her unique perspective with the world. A silent witness, a powerful voice, a life story in the picture. The Mona Lisas, with their enigmatic smile, look at us. They are witnesses of our time, our hope and dreams, of our fears and victories. In their eyes we see the reflection of our own soul. The Mona Lisa Project: a masterpiece in the making. 1000 Mona Lisas, 1000 stories, 1000 emotions. A project that lives, that breathes, that takes us on a journey through human experience.
A painting of mona lisa on a yellow background
Florentijn had got the idea for the painting during her artist in Residence in Agadir. She was fascinated by the contrasts between the old and new world. The Mona Lisa, an iconic symbol of Western culture, was combined with a piece of the Moroccan newspaper, which gave a look at the lively culture of the country.
A unique take on the classic Mona Lisa painting The Mona Lisa Project has reimagined this iconic masterpiece with a modern twist. this innovative project celebrates the iconic Mona Lisa painting in a contemporary way, bringing the beauty of women to life in a whole new dimension
A pandemic digital drawing of a face with the words
A drawing of a woman wearing a face mask
A drawing of a woman wearing a red and white mask
A drawing of a woman wearing a face mask
Digital art has become increasingly popular in recent years. Florentijn turned to technology to create stunning and intricate works of art. From sketch to screen, it takes a lot of work, creativity and technical skill to bring these works of art to life.
Pop Art icon: Mona Lisa, re -interpreted by Florentijn, her smile a mass product.
Another beautiful digital Mona Lisa, made by playing with the patterns and building up layer upon layer. In one of the lower layers the painting Baptism of Christ by Da Vincy from 1475. Mirrored with a pattern from Florentine's database on top, and Mona Lisa itself also contains various patterns from this database.
A drawing of a woman with a scarf around her head
A painting of a woman wearing a blue scarf
A colorful painting of a woman with her eyes closed
Mona Lisa Zeeland costume
A pixel art of a woman wearing a turban and earrings
A pixel art of a woman with a crown on her head
A cross stitch pattern of a woman 's face with her eyes closed
A woman with red hair is holding a mickey mouse
A pixel art of a woman wearing a veil and a necklace
A pixel art of a woman wearing a purple turban
A colorful painting of a woman 's face on a purple background
A pixel art of a woman in a purple dress
A pixel art of a woman with a crown on her head
A pixel art illustration of a woman wearing a crown and earrings.
A drawing of a woman wearing a turban and earrings
A pixel art illustration of a woman wearing a necklace and earrings.
A pixel art drawing of a woman with her eyes closed
A painting of a woman with her eyes closed
A pixel art of a woman wearing a crown and pearls
A painting of a woman with a tattoo on her chest
A pixel art of a woman with a clock on her head
A drawing of a woman with her eyes closed
A painting of a woman 's face with a crown on her head
A digital drawing of a woman wearing a crown and necklace
Attention all art lovers! Get ready to feast your eyes on the most fresh, colorful, and beautiful surface pattern design by the talented artist Florentijn. Introducing the Studio Florentijn surface pattern design, a masterpiece that is sure to leave you in awe. patterns of joy and beauty.
Exhibition Loods 6 Amsterdam. t.
Quality time during the Rolling Art Show in Loods 6 Amsterdam Florentijn's favorite place, from left to right Esther Apituley, Cornald Maas, Hans Dagelet, Frederick Spigt and Lieuwe van der Chijs
Exhibition Loods 6 Amsterdam. On this picture from left to right Bartel Bartels, Hans Dagelet and Tatum Dagelet.
Exhibition Loods 6 Amsterdam. one of the most besutiful spaces in Amsterdam. On this picture you see from left to right, Julian Souisa, Florentijn Bruning, Barend Courbois and Laura Loupatty
Exhibition Loods 6 Amsterdam. art, artist, Florentijn
Mona Lisa Project by Florentijn exhibition
The successful Magic Mood performance.
Dancing children on the visuals and music from That Magic Mood Zomerparkfeest is a free, fourday cultural festival in Venlo with over 94.000 visitors over 4 days.

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Art projects by FLORENTIJN :by

ONE LINERS It's all about the line, inspired by Picasso

PAIN THING art statement to deal with the great löss

PATTERNS A digital art project

STONE FREE Photography project Stones from Sicily, Cape Town and Sardinië

BLUE BY YOU Photography, based on memories..

FLOOR ROSES photography project 

MARILYN MONROE PROJECT  based on Marilyn Monroe inspired by Andy Warhol

MONA LISA PROJECT   0031649321201

FLORENTIJN’s MONA LISA PROJECT   Moan Lisa Nr 0031649321201

GO for it MONA LISA  2020,  Digital art project Mona Lisa Nr 0031649321201

Mona Lisa DIGITAL, Mona Lisa Nr. 0031649321201.


FLORENTIJN made beautiful pictures in her home "Hillywood Factory" 0031649321201 of world wide touring artists a.o.

Barend Courbois, Bassplayer Blind Guardian. Timo Somers, Guitarplayer Delain.

Donna Grantis, Guitarplayer Prince.

Stephan Forte, Adigo.

Pierre Courbois, Jazz drummer PC.

Leon Goewie, Singer Vengeance.

Pawel Maciwoda, Bassplayer Scorpions.

Atma Anur, Drummer Richie Kotzen.

Andy James, Guitarplayer Secret Mother Tongue.

Kiko Lourero, Guitarplayer Megadeath.

Gus Genser, Drummer Herman Brood.

Stuart Hamm, Bassplayer Joe Satriani.

John Hayes, Guitarplayer Mothers Finest.


FLORENTIJN’s photo's have been published worldwide by a.o. 

Blabbermouth, Guitar Matrix, Blind Guardian, Tanga mega rock, Metal underground, Encyclopaedia Metallum, Metalfan, Rockportal, Zware Metalen, The-Pit, Loud guitars,Testmania, Maxazine, Rock hard, Metaltalk, Six string Rocks, truth in shredding, music legends, premierguitar, Metal archives, Samsontech, Muziekencyclopedie, New noise magazine, Metal eater, Bassguitar magazine, Metal insider, Noise creep, Underground empire, Clasic rock festival, Metal noise, You repeat, Thunder drummer, Hilishi, Bass my fever, Tabernados Bardos, Triton tv, E press kitz, Radio Tangra, Reverbnation, Metal hammer, Aardschok and Revolver lust for life. Aristides instruments, Hartke, Sandberg guitars, Timber Tones, TC Electronic, Seymour Duncan and Frankfurter Musicmesse.


2024


"Vroeger zocht ik schelpen aan zee"

Presentation Mona Lisa Project Cuijjk

2023 

Grenswerk Venlo

Projecting visuals and music

"That Magic Mood"

One Billion Rising

           Kleve, Germany

           That Magic Mood visuals and                 music projected on the house               of Koekoek


2022.   ZPF festival  Venlo

            That Magic Mood, visuals                        and music by Florentijn

            CUIJK  In memorial Wilna                        Haffmans

            AMSTERDAM  Rolling Art                        Shows Loods 6

            CUIJK  Foto Archief Dienst


2021    Illustration childrens book

             Denk je dat je droomt?

           

2020    A Year of pandemic  silence           

2019    AIT MELLOUL, teaching art 

             Masterclasses 

             at Ibn Zohr Université,                             Morocco

              LAREN Documentaire De                        verhuizing 

              Rosa Spierhuis 

2017     AMSTERDAM GO Gallery.  

              APELDOORN SALON 1830

2016     APELDOORN SALON 1830 .    

              VENLO .   

              AGADIR Musee Municipal                      MOROCCO

2014     AMSTERDAM GO Gallery 

             "Mythe en Muze".  

              AMSTERDAM Loods 6 

              "Mythe en Muze"

2013    HILVERSUM

             Founder of Hillywood                             Factory... 

             I loved that place so much

2012     KOREA DMZ Art festival 

              HILVERSUM   Mother and                      daughter               

              AMSTERDAM Artolive,                            Westergasfabriek 

              PARIS Chemins Blancs

             177 Rue Saint-Honore.    

             LILLE Chemins Blancs 

             29 Rue du la Clef . 

2011    LILLE France,

             Mona Lisa Project 

             PARIS “Chemins blancs” 

             177 Rue Saint- Honore

              STOCKHOLM , SWEDEN  

             Mona Lisa Project, Hilton Hotel

             COPENHAGEN , DENMARK. 

             Mona Lisa Project, Hilton Hotel

2010     LAREN (nh) Mona Lisa Project               solo         

             VENLO Leonardo da Vinci                       Project 

              HILVERSUM Atelierroute NL. 

2009     BAARLO (L) painting a Mona                  Lisa room, Castel The  Berckt.   

              MAASTRICHT                                           Bonnefantenmuseum

             purchase Mona Lisa 014 en                   016 

             LAREN (n.h.) Op De Brink,                      artfair                         

             presented by GO Gallery.    

              VENLO Wall painting                               commissioned                 

             by municipal Venlo.

              AMSTERDAM  <550 GO                         Gallery

              VENLO Sketch assigment by                  municipal Venlo

2008     AMSTERDAM Winter exh. 

             GO  gallery   

              AMSTERDAM

             Affordable Art Fair 

              AMSTERDAM Chocolate                          Festival                       

             chocolate Mona Lisa                               HiltonHotel

             AMSTERDAM  

             Mona Lisa Project, GO Gallery 

             100 Mona Lisa’s solo show

              VENLO Gallery Kamer voor de             kunst       

             VENLO T-Shirt design ZPF

2007     VENLO Exhibition K93

              BLERICK Shopingwindow ART.   

              VENLO NL Exhibition Q4.

2006     VENLO Exibit at Greenport                    manifest.   

              GRUBBENVORST Exhibition                    Gallery Judy  Straten.

2005     VENLO

         Museum van Bommel van Dam, 

             Reis naar Marokko.                                 Bonnefantenmuseum   

             purchase 7 works of art incl. 

             3 pre Mona Lisa Project Mona               Lisa’s 

2004     VENLO K93 NL.

              GRUBBENVORST

             Mijn achtertuin, 

             Gallery Judy Straten

2003     TARIFA Spain, Feria Del Arte.

2001     DOETINCHEM Huntenkunst                 art Fair. 

             VENLO Parafernalia K 93.

2000     KONIN Hutnik POLAND

              DOETINCHEM Huntenkunst                  artfair

              VENLO  PTAH Solo exhibition.

1999.    DOETINCHEM Huntenkunst,                  artfair. 

              VELP Kunsthuis 13. 

              MAASTRICHT Decor sport                      program L1

              GROENLO ,  Exhibition                            Mother and daughter

              NIEUW-BERGEN Nic-Art 

              NIEUW-BERGEN ABN-AMRO


Art Publications: 

AIT MELLOUL  NATIONAL T.V Morroc 

AGADIR MARROCO  ART CATALOGE Artist in Residence Agadir

Al Maghreb recontre l' Europe.

PARIS Les Chemins Blancs cataloge lookbook and product video.

KOREA ART CATALOGE DMZ art festival.

AVRO Television item OPIUM TV.

Dit is Nederland, Martijn Engelbregt, 


Side Projects

Illustrations

Writing

Visuals

Music

2009-2013

Founder of the Hillywood Factory   

2007

Create stilts act "Mooie Lisa's" for Alcatrras festival and opening Veolia.

2006 

Art consultant, Gallery Raaijmakers and Gallery Hustege.

Performing with the Stilts theater Act "Femme de la Femme" in Europe and Thailand.

2003  

Assistant for Jim Taihuttu the documentary "Ziel" at Tarifa Spain.

1998 1999

Camera and edit olon award winning television program TILT.



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