There used to be a list of exhibits in this particular spot, but I deleted them. I decided to do without them and trust that you the viewer can make up your mind about the quality of my work by yourself and not influenced by the milestones and achievements of the artist.
I just aim to share my work and the blessing within it with the viewer by the use of my online gallery and allow the wider public a chance to catch a glimpse of what my work is all about.
Has this stance influenced my sales and profile? Possibly it has. On the other hand I have many high profile clients all over the world but do I want to use their names to puff up myself in order to get a more favorable profile?
I could say, the Vatican uses my images and bought some of my work, which is true. Or I could mention that my work has been on the covers of many prolific magazines, books and web sites.
Would that prompt you to buy my work as well?
The Vatican bought my work because they, most likely, saw spiritual value in it and that's how I like it.
In the absence of a list of high profile exhibitions and clients, I want to challenge you to base your opinion on what you see or like and whether you are blessed by it. To me that's the criteria. Not milestones!
At the end of the day I simply exercise a given talent.
Cornelis Monsma
