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Martine Jacobs

Title: Boeddha-Kunst.nl – Early New Media Visions of Buddhist Art (2003–2011) Artist: Martine Jacobs Format: Website screenshots (archived via Wayback Machine) Language: Dutch (translated to English) Theme: Buddhist iconography, hybrid media, spiritual protest, early digital curatorship Description: This collection of website screenshots documents the early online presence of Dutch multidisciplinary artist Martine Jacobs, captured from her former websites Boeddha-Kunst.nl , Boeddhistische-Kunst.nl , and MartineJacobs.com between 2003 and 2011. These pages showcase pastel, watercolor, and digital artworks centered on Buddha figures, Tibetan faces, and abstract spiritual compositions — all presented with poetic reflection and philosophical depth. Notably, these pages contain one of the earliest recorded uses of the term “New Media” in the context of Buddhist art and spiritual symbolism. Long before the term became mainstream in art discourse, Jacobs used it to describe her fusion of digital techniques, spiritual iconography, and archival intent — positioning her work at the intersection of tradition and technological experimentation. 🖼️ Translated Highlights from the Screenshots: 1. “After Scream” (2003) “After Scream – pastel on canvas, 100 x 160 cm” A serene Buddha figure is juxtaposed with Edvard Munch’s The Scream , blending Western emotional intensity with Eastern spiritual calm. 2. “Sea Buddha” (Zee Boeddha) “Pastel on paper, 56 x 76 cm – €890” “Pastel available – More information? Ask Martine” An early example of online art commerce and direct artist contact. 3. “Two Buddhas” (2006) “Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love.” — Buddha Two mirrored Buddha faces in vibrant tones, paired with a timeless quote. 4. “Boeddha’s New Media” (2006) “Paper size: 29 x 21 cm on 185g 100% acid-free paper.” Digital artworks printed on archival paper, featuring stylized Buddha faces and abstract motifs. The page includes a computer chip icon — symbolizing the fusion of spiritual iconography with digital technology. 5. “2 Bleu Boeddhas” (2006) Two Buddha statues rendered in deep blue and turquoise tones, set against a mosaic-like digital background of tree branches and light. 6. “3 Boeddhas” (2005) Three stylized Buddha faces in a contemplative composition, surrounded by abstract textures and spiritual atmosphere. 7. “4 Boeddhas” – DigitalDelooz Four Buddha heads arranged in a grid, glowing against a psychedelic mosaic of geometric patterns — a modern interpretation of spiritual repetition. 8. “The 7 Good Works” (2006) “De 7 goede werken” A richly colored Buddha statue holding a symbolic object, set against a vibrant green and red background. The title references the Buddhist concept of virtuous action. 9. “Boeddha Ajanta & Gandhara” Two overlapping Buddha faces inspired by the Ajanta and Gandhara traditions, rendered in warm and cool tones — reflecting cross-cultural fusion. 10. “Boeddha Web” (2007) A watercolor-style Buddha head in purple and gray, set against abstract red shapes. “Boeddha Web” — a poetic digital presence. 11. “Tibetan Faces in Pastel” Portraits of Tibetan figures rendered in pastel, accompanied by symbolic imagery and spiritual atmosphere. 12. “Abstracts in Pastel” Scattered pastel shapes forming abstract compositions, with a faded Buddha statue in the background — blending spiritual presence with non-figurative form. 13. “MartineJacobs.com – Buddha’s” (2011) “There is no wisdom without compassion” “From the unreal lead me to the real. From darkness lead me to light. From death lead me to immortality.” A bilingual presentation of spiritual quotes and Buddha imagery, reflecting Jacobs’ philosophical depth and international accessibility.