Although Eline was born and raised in the Netherlands, she has spent numerous years abroad, studying and living especially in New York. Now an international award-winning artist, she got the initial inspiration for her series of shadow paintings from traveling the dynamic cities of the world. Her fascination and passion for New York started when a student in the late 80’s, in the city that was going through a transition. On her Dutch bike she observed the dynamics of the people and was intrigued by the ever-changing neighborhoods. De Jonge was often caught up in the energy and the positive mindset of New Yorkers. The effect of bright days in most seasons (even winter) resulting in dramatic shadows, became an important element in her work. The shadows of the people in motion adds more drama to their movement. Adding a focal point of height and distance became another important factor in her compositions which enabled her to be an observer. These starting points resulted in a series of paintings depicting scenes such as Grand Central Terminal, street scenes with moving taxicabs, the ice skaters in Central Park and cityscapes. Since De Jonge returning to Europe, she has added her favorite European city of Paris to her portfolio. Apart from using oil on large canvasses, De Jonge uses a great variety of materials that always relates to the subject of her compositions. She developed a Winter series of paintings on wooden panel of ice skaters and skiers, finished with a glossy layer of resin, to enhance the feeling of ice. In a series of mixed media paintings, she uses the New York Times and tells a story with a selection of clippings. Also New York vintage (subway) maps are used as a backdrop for her work. The Compass of Life series uses marine maps from the area of New York. The compass is used as a metaphor for our search of direction and purpose in life. Elline works in an antique studio in the middle of rural Blaricum... (http://elinedejonge.com/?page_id=45) undefined

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