Teun Hocks was born in the Netherlands and he is an artist who constantly thinks about irrationality and absurdness. The sharp and perceptual images are an interesting description of the artist’s life story. The wit, elaborate technique and rich colors of Teun Hock’s perceptive images combine to form an original piece of work. Moreover, it is through his painted photographs that we get a glimpse of his creative working procedure where drawings as well as other creative techniques are included.

In his photographic works the artist wears a perfectly white shirt, suit and a tie and the images seem to be perceived with a strange, sarcastic but sharp impression. Paul Hefting, a critic from the Netherlands has pointed out that the images by Teun Hocks reminds us of 16th century works of art where everyday subjects are chosen and where the artist focuses on the suffering found in our daily lives. Teun Hock’s work can be described as a type of photographic sarcasm which bridges the gap between photography and painting.

Furthermore, Teun Hocks works can be seen as a cross between Rene Magritte’s visual and conceptual puzzles which shows wit and humor. In his works, the artist focuses on his individual actions and universal experience. Through his works Teun Hocks offers humor as enticement as well as consolation. His works have been exhibited worldwide around Europe, Asia and North America.