Bart Janssen believes that portraiture is not just about creating a copy, but also about unearthing the thoughts and feelings that govern each subject. Choosing to depict those that are not typically shown in classical sculpture, Janssen says “I want these people to be seen, as I try to provoke a connection between the portrait and the viewer.

Bart Janssen (Dutch) is trained as a physicist, specialised in Elementary Particles. Janssen worked as a Research Scientist at CERN. After that Janssen was employed in the financial sector for fifteen years. Without a formal art education Janssen has learnt his craft through numerous workshops at institutions such as the Florence Academy of Art, and the Heatherley School of Fine Art, London. Janssen was elected member of the Society of Portrait Sculptors (SPS) in 2021.