Title: Alma
Size: 61x91cm
Material: Hahnemuhler museum rag. 300gsm. Epsom ultrachrome ink.
Title: Diana
Size: 61x91cm
Material: Hahnemuhler museum rag. 300gsm. Epsom ultrachrome ink.
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Title: Alice
Size: 61x91cm
Material: Hahnemuhler museum rag. 300gsm. Epsom ultrachrome ink.
Private Commission
Title: Swimmingpools
Size: 61x91cm
Material: Hahnemuhler museum rag. 300gsm. Epsom ultrachrome ink.
Client: Ken Je Stad Maak Je Stad
Author: Abdelkader Benali
Publisher: Nai010
Initiative: Ellen Schindler
Proud to present a cool project I’ve been part of! METRO010 is the first graphic novel made by Rotterdammers for the Rotterdam youth and I made this pink explosion of Rotterdam-South in 2050.
Ninethousand 1st graders will receive this book as they start their new chapter in life.… Read the rest
Client: Dura Vermeer
Illustration for ‘Sportcampus Rotterdam’ initiated by construction company Dura Vermeer. Sportcampus Rotterdsam is an innovative sport park-like neighbourhood in South-Rotterdam, near the Feyenoord stadion.
Client: Warung Mini Kijkduin
Third of a three piece serie for Warung Mini is the mascotte of the store; the Bird of Paradise!
Warung Mini is a known as one of the most legendary staple foods of Rotterdam. Now they opened shop on the beach of Kijkduin as well!
Client: Warung Mini Kijkduin
Second of a three piece serie for Warung Mini is a rich shrimp filled Bara!
Warung Mini is a known as one of the most legendary staple foods of Rotterdam. Now they opened shop on the beach of Kijkduin as well!
Client: Warung Mini Kijkduin
First of a three piece serie for Warung Mini is a big bowl of Sauto!
Warung Mini is a known as one of the most legendary staple foods of Rotterdam. Now they opened shop on the beach of Kijkduin as well!
Cover Design
Album: Crazy Life
Artist: Killing Skills & Dimoh
Client: Killing Skills
Personal work / fan-art
After rewatching Kill Bill, many years later, I saw this movie with a different set of eyes. What a flick, so many beautiful scenes. It got me inspired to make a little hommage of the animation scene of one of the characters: O-Ren Ishii.
Personal work
Made this fun drawing as a thank you for photographer Benny Emmerich, who captures us perfectly every time.
These are my writings to understand more about being. I also understand that I’m absolutely ignorant, so don’t take these words of thought as Truth.
All of us have the exact same essence, but personal experiences plus programming by our parents, caretakers, and their whole line of ancestry, create ‘identity’.
Identity has a hierarchical layered structure which ranking is fluid.… Read the rest
Who I am
FIRST STAGE REALISATION OF ‘TRUE’ SELF – 3/3
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This one right here is exactly what I experienced during my first DMT-exploration, one year ago. It took me all this time to really visualise it. I couldn’t understand it, I still don’t understand shit. All I know was that it was more real than real.… Read the rest
I’m often fascinated how tribalism works these days.
We see people stand strong by their ideologies, choosing sides, convinced by their truths. We see some of us being against all form of stereotypes and categories, therefor they create all new stereotypes and categories, convinced that everybody needs to be accepted, except the people that won’t accept.… Read the rest
Making this one I was thinking about how we will grow old with social media and future technologies. Seeing 12-year olds using instagram is exciting man. Being from the 80’s I recall ringing doorbells to ask if my friends are home to go play outside and physically turn the dail when I needed to make a call, stuck to a wire ☎️.… Read the rest
I’m enjoying making these Old Future Folk series man, and happy to see you guys do too! So much gratitude!
That being said, I was watching that new Streetfood documentary on Netflix and saw these beautiful elders in Yogyakarta and Osaka. Did you see it? Go check it, it’s dope.
But that ikigai spirit in combination with the warmth and love these people have for their craft, community and customers is deeply touching.… Read the rest
In continuation on my fictional old future folk series 👵🏽👴🏽;
I was wondering, as technology gets smaller and smaller, how do we treat gadgets in a few decades? Will we really want them to become invisible as we implement them on and in our bodies, in the form of apps and augmented reality thru lenses or brain wave receptors?… Read the rest
I’ve been orking on some portraits of fictional old future people 👴🏽👵🏽. Growing old fascinates me, especially within our ‘age’ where current 30-year olds might turn 150 or older due to genetic technologies like CRISPR and our western underappreciation of death.
Not trying to sound macabre or as a creepy old Ed Gein skull collecting dude, but I mean there is a certain beauty in aging and the inevitability of dying right?… Read the rest
Clients: Young Gunz Muzic / Schweppes Turkey .
Production: Mike Elderenbosch / Young Gunz Muzic.
Animation/Co-Direction: John Beckers.
(Art)Direction, illustration and visual storyline: Marvin Bruin.
We developed this videoclip for Turkish producer Mahmut Orhan and softdrink company Schweppes Turkey.
The commission came from the guys at Young Gunz Muzic who made all of this happen, and in the end I’m super happy they did!… Read the rest
Client: Killing Skills.
Been workin’ with the insanely dope musicians from @killingskills to develop their new YouTube template!
We constructed a huge portal to the KS-Universe where they bless us with their majestic responsive lightning strikes ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️.
This was so much fun to do and excited to share with y’all, enjoy!… Read the rest
Client: Sam Zipursky.
My homie @samzipursky gave me one hell of a birthday gift this year, to return the favor, I’m making him a custom 120x150cm piece for his new loft in Vancouver!
I was happy to hear my homie @samzipursky is loving the piece and is working towards getting it printed!… Read the rest
1/3 Thought.
This is the first part of my manifestation triptych experimental piece: Thought / Word / Deed. Some say that to manifest a desired outcome we start with the Thought, follow with the Word and end with the Deed. Some say we can already experience a desired outcome by proceeding in the reversed order.… Read the rest
2/3 Word.
Second part of my manifestation triptych experimental piece. Thought / Word / Deed. Some say that to manifest a desired outcome we start with the Thought, follow with the Word and end with the Deed. Some say we can already experience a desired outcome by proceeding in the reversed order.… Read the rest
3/3 Deed.
Third part of my manifestation triptych experimental piece. Thought / Word / Deed. Some say that to manifest a desired outcome we start with the Thought, follow with the Word and end with the Deed. Some say we can already experience a desired outcome by proceeding in the reversed order.… Read the rest
Client: Jesse Caron.
One of my dearest clients Jesse Caron 🦅 wanted another ‘Apekooi’ (translation: Monkey-cage 🤔) illustration for his new location Sportpark Willem Alexander in Schiedam!
Now this is a design for print that’s huge. How big you say?
Around 13m2! HUGE!
Meanwhile the design is already printed and hanging!… Read the rest
Client: Julien Mier
Proud to announce my third album artwork for my dear friend Julien Mier! Some might know him as his moniker Santpoort, but Julien has been working on his album for a few years, making this the crown on his overall work.
And truly, I must say, it’s an honour to develop this cover art for a musical gem like this one.… Read the rest
Client: Guido Richson
My bruv Guido helped me out big time last year as he wanted a commissioned piece for his new apartment.
We both had a big breakthrough DMT trip a few weeks before, that blew our minds (and still does for me.).
To honour that moment I took my own visions and blend it with his interpretation of his journey, even though I’m sure it doesn’t come close to it’s beauty.… Read the rest
Client: Los Bangeles.
Recently the @losbangeles fam released their EP with high quality sounds from members like Daggerdx Jaël Lee Funksta Cinta5oul and Totem aka @urvinhofaya ! Check their bio link at @losbangeles 🔥🔥🔥!
I remember my cuz Dagger DX connected me last year talking about me providing him artwork for the EP, but in a way that I’ve never explored before.… Read the rest
While in between commissions and enjoying the sun, I’m working on some new ideas for a new serie! 🙂👺💃🏽.
Client: Het Grote Festijn AMS
Flyer for Het Grote ‘Pinkster’ Festijn in Bitterzoet Amsterdam. Commissioned by Roy Berkenhamer.
Client: Het Grote Festijn AMS
Flyer for Het Grote ‘Winter’ Festijn in Bitterzoet Amsterdam. Commissioned by Roy Berkenhamer.
Client: We Are HipHop
Logo for Flava In Ya Ear commisioned by Hassani Le Couvreur.
Client: Hassani Le Couvreur
Logo for We Are HipHop Festival commisioned by Hassani Le Couvreur.
Client: HipHopHuis
Make A Scene is a new inspiring event at Theater rotterdam filled with battles, masterclasses, panels, showcases and theater!
As community, building a scene, workshops and battles, causing ruckus and pursueing personal victory are some of the core values of this event, we thought about the concept of a totem pole: The beacon of a community where an important story is told, with the most significant element as the top piece.… Read the rest
Available as poster print: Marvin Bruin Webshop
HERITAGE SERIES
These series are made as an appreciation for Marvin’s cultural background: Indonesia.
Growing up surrounded by the Barong mask, these mystical hardwood sculptures were a direct and touchable link to the country and culture his parents grew up in. The Heritage Series consist of Barong, Rangda and Hanuman.… Read the rest
Client: Chillhop
Artwork made for Chillhop artist The Breed, will be released next week as a digital release and special white vinyl edition too!
Smunchiiez is an album that reflects the munchies after sex according to artist The Breed. I agree.
Client: Kakhiel
Kakhiel, the Dutch internet phenomenon is transitioning his business unto another level. With that comes a new logo/trademark.
Client: Kakhiel
Kakhiel, besides being a Dutch internet phenomenon he is my oldest friend and brother.
Kakhiel asked me to design a custom canvas design for his new house, requesting a skyline of some sort. So I did!
Click View More below to see the canvas hanging!
Client: Chillhop
Artwork made for Chillhop artist ASO who made this as a dedication to Nujabes and a bit of Dilla. Both born on the seventh of February.
The general idea is: “Bless the hands that gave us life.” As their music gave us so much beauty in life which we can enjoy and grow from.… Read the rest
Client: Jesse Caron
Exercise poster made for Jesse Caron and Onder De Knie.com for the students to study stretching and developing muscle memory, speed and strength.
Client: Chillhop
Summer is around the corner and that means another seasonal edition of Chillhop Essentials!
Imagine yourself on a balcony or rooftop overlooking the cityscape and mountains while listening to these warm summer beats, or just look at the cover for this one!
Soon to order as vinyl!
Client: Chillhop
Very proud to announce that I’ll be designing this year seasonally editions of the Chillhop Essentials releases; Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter! The compilation has been released only a few days on LP and already sold almost 500 pieces!
To listen and order an LP, go to https://chillhop.bandcamp.com.
With nearly 440k subscribers on YouTube and counting, Chillhop is growing into a huge brand where quality soul-soothing music is released for people who love to listen to warm atmospheric beats during their daily activities.
Client: NinetyTwoEvents
The Opgewonden crazycrocodile-bus is on CONFETTI TOUR and is flaming through The Netherlands!
Client: Jesse Caron.com
Alternative custom typo logo for coach Jesse Caron!
Client: Club NYX / AFP Events
LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! SHE USED TO BE DIFFERENT!.
February flyer for the great people at AFP Events for ‘Vroeger was je anders’ (You used to be different).
Client: NinetyTwoEvents
The crazy peoples from Opgewonden are throwing parties like no other, I throw hotties like no other! Made New trademark/logo for these guys.
Client: Boogie Friday
HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY THE SCENARIO! I drew every artist they ever featured as a poster the last 5 years. Had major fun making every 22 of them!
#kendricklamer #llcoolj #queenlatifah #nas #andre3000 #lefteye #robinthicke #bustarhymes #erykahbadu #qtip #beyonce #pharell #willsmith #missyelliot #snoopdogg #laurynhill #mosdef #biggiesmalls #aaliyah #tupac #asaprocky #rihanna
Client: Vers Beton
Rotterdam will demolish 20.000 social housing apartments and houses to gentrify our unique beautiful and diverse neighborhoods.
Tomorrow is the vote and we need to vote against that! At least 30% of the Rotterdammers need to show up or else they will proceed nonetheless!!
I illustrated an article written by the homie Malique from Studio Narrative for online magazine Vers Beton where he explains why we should vote against it and why it’s so important to vote.… Read the rest
Client: Jesse Caron.com
Athlete coach Jesse Caron asked for a playful illustration where his young trainees display the main Track & Field subjects, so we made it for him!
Client: Jesse Caron.com
The first T-Shirt design in a serie of quotes selected by athlete coach Jesse Caron. The shirts will be available soon at www.jessecaron.com!
Client: Julien Mier / NEST HQ
The cool label NEST HQ released the new single of Julien Mier called ‘Sunwalker’.
This is my third cover for Julien and the story continues where it left off, flaoting on the beams of sunlight onto new grounds.
Client: Club NYX / AFP Events
NO OFFENSE, but MJ used to be different… R.I.P <3. November flyer for the great people at AFP Events for ‘Vroeger was je anders’ (You used to be different).
Client: Patronaat
The fine people at Patronaat are having a weekly party called ‘Heerluk’ a playful party that is visualising the satisfying feeling of that moment when you smoke a cigarette after sex, eating fastfood after clubbing, smoking a J after a long day, etc.
I think this is pretty accurate :).… Read the rest
Client: GROUNDS ROTTERDAM
Happy to provide this piece for my new client GroundsRotterdam!
Another customer that gave me carte blanche due to my extensive portfolio. I love that!
Either way, I’m always pushing to make the best I can but that right there gives me the extra boost to work even harder.… Read the rest
Client: Club NYX / AFP Events
SPIN THE BOTTLE USED TO BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT.
Another flyer for the cool guys at AFP Events for ‘Vroeger was je anders’ (You used to be different).
Client: Boogie Friday
Applepie Rooftop Party 2015 was a giant success as closing event of the temporary Rooftop venue DÂK Rotterdam. So this year my friends at Boogie Friday decided to throw another one and give me carte blanche for the design.
I decided to give it a more playful spin in comparison with the previous design and introduced the following characters: Applepie Guy, Cinnamonsieur, Cheri Pie and Birimang!… Read the rest
Client: Boogie Friday
THE FUSE IS LIT!
ANOTHER ONE!
Client: Club NYX / AFP Events
AFP Events will be coming up with new concepts and events for Amsterdam’s Club NYX: Vroeger was je anders!
The coming year I will be illustrating every banner for this event!
Check them out on their >Website<
Client: Jesse Caron.com
Master personal coach Jesse Caron coaches young and old but has is focus on the pro athletes in the game. Young professionals know where to find him. He finds ways to increase speed and force on an insane level for his trainee’s!
To explain his process he asked MB to make an informative illustration to showcase his exercises towards future clients.… Read the rest
Client: Julien Mier
Once again, the insanely talented musician Julien Mier asked me to make a follow up of his previous album Out Of The Cloud. He actually refused a pretty known recordlabel because they wanted to use their in-house graphic designer. That was crazy to me. But I was glad to construct this for him.… Read the rest
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