Draft:Feliciano (Ciano) Siewert

Feliciano ("Ciano") Siewert Early Life and Education: Feliciano ("Ciano") Siewert, a Dutch artist, was born on January 3, 1942, in Rotterdam. His artistic journey began at an early age, and he later pursued formal education at the Academy for BK in Rotterdam and the Academy of Arts in Sydney, Australia. Siewert's training extended to the Grafisch atelier Lublin Inc. in New York, where he studied under the guidance of accomplished painters A. Glansdorp and Wim Zwiers.

Artistic Style and Development: From the age of thirteen, Siewert developed a unique artistic style characterized by impressionistic realism and a focus on high horizons. Initially working predominantly with watercolor techniques, he made a significant shift to exclusively using oil paint in 2002.

Artistic Exploration and Influences: Siewert's artistic explorations took him across Europe, Asia, and Africa to America, capturing scenes that inspired his later works. His method, akin to Amsterdammer Georg Hendrik Breitner, involved capturing scenes on camera during travels and later developing those themes into refined artworks.

Contribution to the Rotterdam Group of Watercolorists: Ciano Siewert is recognized as a member of the Rotterdam Group of watercolorists, contributing to the rich artistic tradition of the region.

Exhibitions and Recognition: Over the years, Siewert has showcased his artworks in solo and group exhibitions in cities such as Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Laren, New York, Paris, London, and Tokyo. His works have found a place in private, corporate, and government collections, including the prestigious ING Bank collection in Amsterdam. Notable organizations such as Hoogovens, Texaco, BP, KLM, and the ING Group have commissioned his work.

Literary Contributions and Overview: Siewert has contributed to several books and has been mentioned in overviews of visual artists. In 2000, a comprehensive overview titled 'Ciano Siewert - an overview' was published, providing insight into his life story and featuring a collection of his watercolors.

Artworks in Collections: A testament to his artistic prowess, Siewert's works include six drawings in a notable collection. These drawings capture diverse scenes, including harbors, water with wood rafts, factories, bridges, windmills, and villages.

Legacy and Impact: Known for his ability to immortalize typical aspects of the Dutch landscape through a masterful watercolor painting technique, Ciano Siewert's artworks adorn various spaces, from living environments to public companies, modern offices, and meeting rooms. His high-quality art products are made accessible to a broad audience, reflecting his lasting impact on the art world. thumb

Solo Exhibitions (selection): Rotterdam Art Foundation Amsterdam Galerie Ina Broerse The Hague, Kunsthandel Martinus Liernur (annual)
 New York, Far Gallery Paris, Institut Neerlandais (watercolors JB Jongkind and Ciano Siewert) Laren, Singer Museum Amsterdam, Kunsthandel Gebr. Douwes (annual) Ghent - Belgium London, Douwes Fine Art Tokyo, Kobe Japan, Sogo Gallery Rotterdam, Masters Gallery The Hague, Gallerie De Twee Pauwen Amsterdam, Galerie Mokum Rotterdam Galerie Aelbrecht Utrecht, Galerie Juffermans (annual) Utrecht, Gallery 10 Date added: 29/01/2006 by: The Art Historian