Welcome to Wards World
Come travel with me and discover the hidden treasures of this world. These treasures can be found in emotions, nature, music, culture and history. I capture them in my abstract paintings.
Ward Schepman
Born in 1978 in Meerkerk, Ward Schepman grew up in a family of artists and has always been surrounded by creativity. At 27, he founded United Smile to bridge cultures through community art projects, and in 2022, he and his partner hosted Ukrainian refugees, leading to a deeper engagement with painting to process grief. Now, Schepman is dedicated to his project ‘United World in Diversity,’ creating paintings for each country inspired by its music and cultural essence.
My mission
With his artwork he want to show the beauty of our world. Having a world with enormous diversity and all being interconnected with both nature and people.
Ward Schepman's World Journey
Techniques
Ward Schepman utilizes natural, organic products in his organic oil paintings, sourced from the specific country each piece represents. Ward Schepman combines these pigments with 100% organic paint from Natural earthpaint. He is sponsored by this company. As one of the few companies in the world they make 100% organic paint. For more information go to the website https://www.naturalearthpaint.eu/nl. The exact materials are openly shared and unique to each location, aiming to engage multiple senses, including color and scent, to evoke a connection to the respective country. This transparency enhances the sensory experience and authenticity of his art
United Wolrd in diversity Project
A Painting for Every Country
United World in Diversity is my ambitious art project, aiming to create a unique abstract painting for each of the 196 countries. Each painting is inspired by a song from the respective country, which I listen to on repeat while painting. This immersive process allows me to enter a trance-like state, channeling my emotions and dreams about the country into my art.
The entire creation process is recorded and transformed into a timelapse video, offering viewers a glimpse into the artistic journey. I envision future exhibitions where visitors can scan QR codes to watch these timelapses, and I plan to paint live during exhibition openings, bringing my art to life in real-time.
Exhibition Goals
Future Exhibitions
Ward aims to host exhibitions around the world, showcasing his unique Abstract Intuitive Art.
Interactive Viewing Experience
Visitors will be able to scan QR codes to watch timelapse videos of Ward’s painting process.
Live Painting Sessions
During exhibition openings, Ward plans to paint live, allowing viewers to witness the creation of art in real-time.
Get in Touch
Address
De Havenloods,
Nijverheidsweg 6 te Utrecht
Studio 062
Phone
06- 47316560