Marek-Lars Kruusen

Lives and works in Tallinn, Estonia

Artist statement

Artist Statement My artistic journey explores the intersection of classical traditions, digital innovation, and contemporary cultural narratives. I create digital oil paintings and traditional works that embody both the heritage of Renaissance masters and the freedom of modern abstraction. For me, digital painting is not a replacement for traditional methods but a preparatory and experimental stage that allows ideas to evolve into large-scale, physical oil paintings. This dual practice—digital and material—opens a dialogue between the past and the future of art. My inspirations are deeply rooted in Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo, whose Renaissance vision continues to define the language of art. At the same time, I am influenced by Banksy and contemporary conceptual art, particularly in their ability to provoke, challenge, and disrupt. My works often merge religious symbolism, mythology, and pop culture, engaging viewers in both aesthetic beauty and intellectual exploration. Biography Born and based in Tallinn, Estonia, I have devoted my life to art, working across mediums from early acrylic paintings to cutting-edge digital studies. Estonia’s position as a cultural bridge between East and West has shaped my outlook: my art often synthesizes European classical heritage with the innovative spirit of the digital age. Over the years, I have developed a practice that combines handcrafted sketches and digital preparatory works, ultimately transforming them into oil...

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