About Jan ten Broeke

1930 – 2019 Dutch American Biomorphic, Geomorphic painter, born in the Province Overijssel, the Netherlands

Throughout his career Jan ten Broeke has been known and recognized by his simple nom de brosse, “Ten”. Ten resided with his wife in the historical village of East Millstone, NJ, in a farmhouse that was built in 1763. Both were highly active in local environmental and historical preservation initiatives. Visits to Ten’s studio/barn may be scheduled by appointment.

The Artwork

The paintings of the last decade depict mainly biomorphic phenomena, evolutionary forces and propagational drives forming the basis for gender interaction.