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Tijdlijn

1976Hoe het allemaal begon
1978Verblijf in België
1980Terug in Rotterdam
1992Nieuwe wegen
1996Gemeentearchieven
2000Latere schilderijen
2007Prentenboeken
2011De Hoogstraat
2011Vlaardingen
2019Acrylschilderijen
2026Buitenschilderen

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Nieuwe wegen

1992-1996

Black-and-white photo of an industrial printing press with a large spoked wheel next to a window, a table, and a chair in a workspace.

In 1987 was een einde aan de Beeldend Kunstenaars Regeling gekomen en was het noodzakelijk geworden mij te heroriënteren.

Ondanks dat ik werk in galeries verkocht, zouden deze inkomsten nooit genoeg zijn om van te bestaan en daarom dacht ik aan parttime werk als meubelmaker.

Eveneens in 1992 kocht ik een etspers en alle andere benodigdheden en begon etsen te maken.

In 1995 nam ik deel aan Enterprise Art, een marketingopleiding voor beeldend kunstenaars. Hoewel het niet eenvoudig was de marketing principes op de beeldende kunst toe te passen, kreeg ik  toch een paar goede ideeën welke kant ik op moest gaan.

Part-time meubelmaken

Light blue cabinet with five drawers and two doors, framed with light wood, standing on a brown carpeted floor.
Tekeningenkast, 1993

In 1992 deed ik hiervoor eerst een omscholing gevolgd door een vakopleiding en een vakdiploma in 1994. Om dit diploma te behalen liep ik overdag stage bij diverse bedrijven en een paar avonden per week volgde ik theoretisch onderwijs.
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Het lukte mij echter daarna niet een baan als meubelmaker te vinden en op die manier kwam een einde aan dit plan. Desondanks heeft deze opleiding veel gebracht voor mijn beroepspraktijk als beeldend kunstenaar en doordat ik wat afstand kreeg op mijn werk kon mijn schilderstijl evolueren. Ik stapte af van mijn strakke schilderstijl en ging losser werken.

Small rectangular wooden side table with light gray tiled top, placed on brown carpet indoors.
Bijzettafeltje, 1994
Wooden extendable table with blue panels partially pulled apart showing the sliding mechanism.
Bijzettafeltje, 1994
Wooden table frame with two white rectangular extendable leaves partially slid out.
Bijzettafeltje, 1994
Modern coffee table with a wooden frame and three rectangular gray panels on top.
Bijzettafeltje, 1994
Diploma certificate for Christoph W.K. Aussems in furniture making, issued in June 1994 in Rotterdam with signatures and a sh&m logo.
Diploma, 1994
1994 score report for Christoph W.K. Aussems in furniture making apprenticeship, showing theory and practical subject grades mostly between six and eight, with final practical grade seven.
Cijferlijst, 1994

Aquarel-ets

Watercolor etching of several speed skaters racing on ice under a blue and orange sky.
Marathonschaatsers

Sinds 1992 maakte ik niet alleen olieverven en aquarellen maar ook etsen.

Ik kreeg het idee om wat kleur toe te voegen aan mijn etsen met aquarel en na wat eerste probeersels ontstond hieruit uiteindelijk de Aquarel-ets, een gecombineerde techniek van ets en aquarel.

Minimalist watercolor and ink landscape of a sandy beach with three people standing together near the shoreline and dunes in the background.
Samen in de verte (aquarelets), 1992
Minimalist black ink sketch of a beach with three people standing near the shoreline and dunes in the background.
Samen in de verte (ets), 1992
Watercolor illustration of two children climbing on a geometric rope structure, one in a red shirt and yellow skirt, the other in a blue outfit.
Kinderen in klimnet
Black and white sketch of a ski lift with several ski chairs carrying skiers above a forested slope.
Skilift (ets-aquatint), 1992
Watercolor and ink sketch of a person sliding down a yellow slide with a green and blue background.
Van de glijbaan
Watercolor and ink sketch of children jumping on trampolines in an indoor play area with netted walls and colorful panels.
Trampolinespringers
Watercolor and ink sketch of a beach scene with two people walking along the shoreline under a partly cloudy sky.
Strandwandelaars
Watercolor etching depicting a rocky coastline with blue water, white rocks, and a pale blue sky with a beige cloud streak.
Brekkestø
Black and white illustration of a street scene with parked cars, leafless trees, and multi-story buildings with many windows.
Noordplein, 1992
Monochrome abstract etching of large irregular rock formations with rough textures.
Fondri des chiens, 1993
Black and white etching of a cafe terrace scene with people sitting at tables under awnings and an umbrella, featuring a menu board with French text.
Cafeterras, 1992
Black and white sketch of a ship docked at a harbor with cranes and buildings in the background.
Sleepboot, 1992
Black and white sketch of four people seated around two tables with food and drinks, in plastic chairs.
Barbecue
Vintage aquatint print of a village river scene with houses lining both banks and a bridge in the background.
Nismes, 1993
Black and white etching of leafless trees in front of row houses with prominent windows.
Heemraadsplein, 1992
Black ink sketch of a bridge over water with buildings, including a tall tower, in the background.
Spoorbrug
Watercolor sketch of three girls riding horses along a beach with calm sea and sky in the background.
Drie meisjes te paard
Minimalist sketch of row houses with a large tree and an arched metal bridge in the background over a body of water.
Koningshaven
Art studio table with a watercolor painting of flowers, a vase of yellow and orange flowers, a black teapot, two oranges, and a metronome, with chairs and blinds in the background.Art studio with sunlight on plastic-covered floor, scanograph equipment, wooden cabinet with art supplies, and large windows with blinds.
Dimly lit workshop with a table, chairs, art supplies, and sheer curtains covering large windows.Etching press machine on wheels positioned near a large window with autumn trees outside.
Black and white photo of a small studio room with a metal machine on wheels, a tripod, a chest of drawers, framed pictures on the walls, and a table near a window with sunlight.

Mijn nieuwe schilderstijl

Impressionist painting of people sitting at an outdoor café terrace with buildings in the background.
Cafeterras, Maastricht, 1995

Rond 1992 veranderde ik van schilderstijl. Vanaf die tijd schilder ik bij voorkeur op paneel en op kleinere formaten.

Bovendien werkte ik nu op basis van foto’s in plaats van schetsen. De eenkleurige vlakken verdwenen en werden vervangen door veelkleurige toetsen zodat de schilderijen een impressionistisch karakter kregen.

Impressionist-style painting of a cityscape at dusk featuring a river, buildings, and a large cable-stayed bridge illuminated by orange sunset light.
Uitzicht op de Maas, 1996
Oil painting of a city skyline at sunset with buildings, a river, and boats.
Uitzicht op de Maas 2, 1996
Impressionist painting of people sitting and socializing at outdoor café tables in front of a building with a sign reading 'Vogelstruis'.
in den Vogelstruis Maastricht, 1994
Impressionist painting of a sunlit street lined with yellow and brown buildings and tall leafy trees casting shadows.
Maastricht, Grote Looiersstraat, 1994
Impressionist painting of a canal lined with trees reflecting green and yellow hues in the water, with a bridge in the distance.
Gracht in Amsterdam, 1994
Impressionist painting of a canal scene with moored boats, buildings, and trees reflecting in the water under a cloudy sky.
Delfshaven, 1994
Painting of a canal with a barge carrying cargo, bordered by trees and buildings.
Sluis in de maas, 1992
Painting of a sunlit village street with three people walking, rustic buildings with red roofs, and a church steeple in the background.
Straatje in Frankrijk, 1993
Impressionistic painting of a tall orange building with white trim along a canal in Amsterdam under a blue and yellow sky.
Amsterdam, 1994
Stylized painting of docked cargo ships and a large crane by a port with muted colors.
Havengezicht, 1992
Impressionistic painting of a sunlit street scene with buildings, a walking figure, and a seated person at a cafe table.
Straatje in de middagzon, 1994
Impressionist painting of docked boats with a large ship in the background and smaller vessel in front under a cloudy sky.
Brugdoorvaart, 1993
Painting of an industrial shipping yard with railway tracks, large container cranes, stacked red shipping containers, and a truck on the right side.
Containerkraan, 1994
Impressionistic painting of a container terminal with cranes and reflections on the water under a cloudy sky.
Containerterminal, 1995
Impressionist painting of a harbor at sunset featuring a bridge, cranes, and reflections on the water.
Erasmusbrug, 1996
Impressionist painting of colorful row houses along a waterfront with a boat and reflections on the water.
Gezicht op Wijck, 1995
Impressionist painting of a harbor scene with boats on water and two red arch bridges in the background.
Oude Haven, 1994
Impressionist painting of a blue cargo ship docked at a port with a crane lifting a container, reflected in the water.
Blauw schip, 1994
Impressionist painting of a harbor scene with cranes, ships, and dockside structures under a cloudy sky.
Havengezicht, Rotterdam, 1994
Impressionist painting of a harbor with cranes, a large docked ship, and a smaller boat floating on water.
Waalhaven, Rotterdam, 1994
Impressionist painting of a river with boats docked along the waterfront and a city skyline under a cloudy sky.
Langs de Maas, 1995
Impressionist painting of a harbor with boats, including a prominent red boat on the right, reflecting on the water under a partly cloudy sky.
Rood schip, 1993
Impressionistic painting of a harbor scene with boats, a yellow crane, buildings, and trees under a bright sky.
Werf de Walvis, Amsterdam, 1995
Impressionist painting of a stone arch bridge over a river with a town and church steeple in the background.
Brug over de Maas, 1994
Impressionistic painting of a river scene at sunset with a boat moving across the water and industrial buildings in the background.
Kop van Zuid, 1994
Impressionist painting of a person sitting alone at a table with chairs on a sunlit street terrace with autumn trees.
Vrouw op terras, 1994
Impressionistic painting of an artist's studio with wooden chairs, tables, and scattered art supplies.
Atelier, 1994
Impressionist painting of a brick building by a waterway with dock posts and leafless trees in soft sunset light.
Poortgebouw, 1994
Impressionist painting of a river at sunset with dark silhouetted buildings on the horizon and golden reflections on the water.
Riviergezicht, 1994
Painting of a riverside walkway with street lamps casting long shadows and buildings on the left under a yellow sky.
Wijck, langs de Maas, 1994
Impressionist painting of a city street with tall buildings and a person crossing the road in soft, warm light.
Straatje in Amsterdam, 1994
Impressionist painting of a harbor at sunset with buildings and cranes silhouetted against a colorful sky reflected in the water.
Rijnhaven
Impressionist painting of a harbor at sunset with wooden piers and reflections on the water.
Havengezicht, 1994
Impressionist painting of a harbor at sunset with cranes, ships, and reflective water.
Merwedehaven, 1994
Impressionistic painting of industrial cranes at a harbor with earthy tones and textured brushstrokes.
Kranen aan de haven, 1994
Painting of a narrow alley with tall buildings on both sides and a person walking in the background.
Steegje, Wijck, 1994
Impressionist painting of a riverside cityscape at dusk with buildings reflected in the water and a cloudy sky.
de Amstel, 1994
Painting of a riverside town at sunset with a stone bridge and colorful reflections in the water.
Gezicht op Maastricht, 1994
Impressionist-style painting of a construction site with cranes, buildings, and scattered materials under a cloudy sky.
Fundament van de Erasmusbrug, 1994
Painting of a small village street with beige buildings, a church tower, a red tractor, and trees under a clear blue sky.
Frans dorpje

Thuisexposities

Interior of an art gallery room with paintings on white walls, a metal stool on a shiny floor, and a large window with blinds in the background.
Showroom atelier, 1995

In 1995 hield ik mijn eerste thuisexpositie. Voor dat doel had ik een groot deel van mijn woning leeg geruimd en ophangrails en spotjes aangebracht.

In 1996 hield ik mijn tweede thuisexpositie, Rotterdam on Line, die zeer succesvol was vooral dankzij de aquarel-etsen.

Painting of an industrial port scene with cranes, railroad tracks, and a truck under a cloudy sky.
Thuisexpositie, 1995
Handwritten invitation in Dutch for an art exhibition opening on March 18 at 14:00, held at Christoph Aussems' new showroom on Schepenstraat, Rotterdam.
Thuisexpositie, 1995
Black and white newspaper clipping from March 13, 1996, with the headline about Christoph Aussems holding his second home exhibition, featuring a photo of him holding a painting palette.
Maasstad, 1996
Black ink sketch of historic buildings with the text 'Rotterdam On Line' beneath.
Rotterdam On Line, 1996
Handwritten letter in Dutch announcing an art exhibition titled Rotterdam On Line in showroom of artist Christoph Ausems at Schepenstraat 97a, featuring watercolor etchings of Rotterdam's skyline and bridge, with exhibition dates in March and contact information.
Rotterdam On Line, 1996
Typed price list of Christoph Aussems aquarel-etsen artworks with titles in Dutch and prices in guilders, some red-orange ink dots on the left side.
Rotterdam On Line, 1996
Sketch of a shipping scene with a large cargo ship and smaller boats near a city waterfront, with Dutch text about Rotterdam and artist Christoph Aussems.
de Rotterdam in Rotterdam, 1997
Dutch invitation text for an art exhibition opening on Saturday, April 5 at 14:00, with viewing dates in April and the atelier address in Rotterdam.
de Rotterdam in Rotterdam, 1997
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