Gerdine Duijsens (1951, Utrecht) — Dutch painter and visual artist Duijsens paints humorous scenes of bon vivants: dining, partying and posing figures rendered in rich colour layers. Her style is described as lyrical expressionism, with a distinctive palette of warm tones and expressionistic brushstrokes. Her dining scenes and “Tea Ladies” have become internationally collected trademarks. At Pop Art Statues you’ll find 3D sculptures based on her paintings, including the Tea Ladies series in resin.
Showing all 2 results
Art objects made by Gerdine Duijsens. This is a series of Tea Ladies objects with the name ‘Entre Nous’ in her customary colours. The Tea Ladies are made of high-quality synthetic resin and have a size of 21 x 26 x 17 cm. The art objects are signed and numbered. The edition contains 200 pieces…
Art objects made by Gerdine Duijsens. This is a series of Tea Ladies objects with the name ‘Entre Nous’ in her customary colours. The Tea Ladies are made of high-quality synthetic resin and have a size of 21 x 26 x 17 cm. The art objects are signed and numbered. The edition contains 200 pieces…
Gerdine Duijsens was born in 1951 in Utrecht. She studied at the art academy in Utrecht and continued her education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgium. An art career was not originally part of her plan. It was only when her children left home that she made room for what she had always known deep down — as she puts it herself: “You don’t become an artist, you’re born as one. Whether you do something with that talent is up to you.” Since then, Duijsens has built an international collector following. Her work hangs in private collections across Europe, the United States and Asia and is represented by galleries in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
The work of Gerdine Duijsens revolves around four recognisable elements. First, the figures: her people are bon vivants — slightly jaded, sometimes arrogant, sometimes bored, but always with a comical edge. They are deliberately exaggerated, never as portraits but as caricatures of modern city life. Second, the colour layers: Duijsens builds her paintings from multiple layers of paint, creating a rich, almost tactile depth. Warm reds, ochres and deep greens dominate her palette. Third, the expressionistic touch: her brushstrokes are visible and energetic, giving her work a directness reminiscent of the German expressionists, but with Dutch sobriety. Fourth, the subject matter: dining scenes, parties, Botox portraits and single women — Duijsens holds up a humorous mirror to modern consumer society.
Like Mia Coppola, Duijsens portrays women with character and humour, but where Coppola shows pop art influences, Duijsens works from the expressionist tradition. Victoria Verbaan and Fons van Dommelen share her preference for figurative art with a distinctive, recognisable style.
At Pop Art Statues you’ll find 3D art objects based on the paintings of Gerdine Duijsens. The collection includes the Entre Nous Tea Ladies — three-dimensional resin figures that translate her famous dining scenes into sculptures. These sculptures are limited editions (200 pieces per colour) and come with a certificate of authenticity. The sculptures measure approximately 21 x 26 x 17 cm. Visit the Gerdine Duijsens page for the full current range.
Duijsens is a great fit for people who love figurative art with a humorous and relatable character — the type who recognise themselves in a dinner scene or get a smile from an exaggeratedly chic portrait. The Tea Ladies are a strong Mother’s Day gift or housewarming gift for women who love colour and character, and for interiors that could use a conversation piece. It is also a good gift for someone who already “has everything” — Duijsens sculptures are unexpected enough to surprise. Less suitable for lovers of sleek, minimalist art, abstract work without figures, or those who struggle with caricature and exaggeration. Duijsens’ work is emphatically not neutral — it has an opinion, and that opinion is not for everyone.
Do you like Gerdine Duijsens? Also check out Mia Coppola, Victoria Verbaan and Fons van Dommelen in our collection.
Duijsens combines figurative art with expressionistic brushstrokes and a warm colour palette. Her trademark is the dining scene: groups of people eating, drinking and posing, depicted with a comical exaggeration that balances between satire and warmth.
The 3D sculptures are licensed reproductions in resin, based on the original paintings by Duijsens. They are produced in limited editions of 200 pieces per colour variation and come with a certificate of authenticity.
The sculptures are available in the affordable segment. Please check the product page for current prices, as these may change depending on availability and edition.
The Entre Nous Tea Ladies are the best sellers — three-dimensional figures of women at a table, available in multiple colour variations. They combine the recognisability of Duijsens’ painting style with a compact size that fits any interior.
Dust the sculpture with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use water or cleaning products on hand-painted parts. Avoid placing the sculpture in direct sunlight to prevent discolouration. The sculptures are intended for indoor use.
