Jo Joosten was born in 1956 in Maasbracht (Limburg) Netherlands.

“Surreal and unexpected situations in a world that’s characterized by
alienation and mystery. This is how many of my paintings can be
typified. I paint after reality, even though this is approached very
closely , my paintings aren’t always that realistic. All images and
places that are shown, are real to me. They are my dreams fantasies and
feelings, often unintentionally put on canvas. I love to create images
of unexisting places,but still give a certain recognition
.transformation of the perception plays a big part in this.”

References:
Jo Joosten (official site)