Inti (the Sun God) – John John Hoelen

Inti (The Sun God) 👇

Curious about how I made this masterpiece?

Check out the FAQ below where I answer all the common questions!

John, when did you make this?

I created Inti in 2020 at my studio in Hoogstraten as part of the ‘Symbols of Unity/Signs of Hope’ collection.

Okay, cool John. But what materials did you use?

I used bottle caps, metal lids, flax (from garlic baskets), and acrylic paint on MDF.

Thanks John! Is there by any chance also a story behind the artwork?

YES…

I started with the brown, earthy tones for the background. Which felt very ethnic, and almost primal to me.

So, that’s when I started creating symbols and patterns that felt ancient. Like they were telling a story of an early tribe or civilization. Which I then added on top.

I came up with the name Inti came to me after I finished the work. It means “sun” in Quechua, tying the work to the sun gods of ancient cultures. Which is pretty cool if you ask me.

That’s epic. And I’m sorry to keep asking, but do you also have a fun fact?

Duh 👇

The flax I used comes from garlic baskets! And adds this wonderful, rustic texture that ties perfectly into the tribal theme of the work.

It’s like the materials themselves are connected to Mother Nature.

If you love this work and want it to be yours...

…send me an email with the work’s name in the subject line. I’ll reply ASAP to discuss pricing and answer any questions you have.

Sounds good?

And if I were you, I’d hurry up. Because this is a one-of-a-kind piece. And once it’s gone, it’s gone. FOREVER.

P.S.

If this one’s not your style, no worries 😉 — I’ve still got a bunch of other works you haven’t seen. YET…