Dime Quarter
woman looking at paintings of old Dutch coins
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
19.7" x 15.7" or 50 x 40 cm
2011
'Who's born for a dime can never become a quarter.' The old Dutch coins of a dime and quarter on this painting allude to this old saying, but at the same time I'm saying that through my eyes Frisians are too modest for their own good.
Often Frisians underestimate their own abilities. They pretend to be the dime, but they really have the qualities of a quarter if it isn't something of even a greater value.
Frisians are known to be proud of their province, but it sure would be nice if they could be a little bit more proud of their own accomplishments too and not talk down to themselves all the time.
The old coins also allude to the Frisian tendency of clinging on to the past. The woman's haircut resembles the one Queen Beatrix has. Not too modern either, but above all the other side of the coin.
kind regards, Gerard
Auction
If you're interested in purchasing this painting or any of the other Explore The North Paintings just place your bid by email. All paintings have a startprice of just 500,- euro or 690,- USD. The auction closes at midnight, December 5th, 2011.
A part of the proceeds of the auction goes to Jeugd Theater School Meeuw. This youth theatre school in my hometown Leeuwarden recently has been burgled and could use some extra funds right now!
Explore the North
Dime Quarter is part of a special series of 12 paintings I made for music and literary festival Explore The North. All paintings are a reflection of the Frisian mentality.
10.000 newspapers containing only the 12 paintings will be spread across my hometown during the festival on november 25 and 26. On these 2 days the paintings are also on display at the Grote Kerk in my hometown Leeuwarden.
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Gerard Boersma, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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