“Hybrid art merges digital processes with hand drawing into a single, integrated practice, moving between pixel-level precision and tactile texture. Joost Hulsbosch’s large-scale hybrid works are entirely handcrafted, created without the use of AI. Each piece is built with custom-designed digital brushes and hand-painted effects, preserving the artist’s presence within a contemporary medium.”
Andy Wharton for the Barbican Centre, London, UK

Joost Hulsbosch’s large-format hybrid artworks emerge from an interplay of hand, eye, and digital brush. Each stroke is guided by human intuition, merging the spontaneity of painting with the precision and freedom of digital media. Created entirely without artificial intelligence, these works are produced in rare limited editions, etched into steel and sealed beneath museum-grade acrylic glass.

This page is refreshed regularly with new work, usually once a month.
For availability and further details, please get in touch: studio@joosthulsbosch.art

spring / hand-drawn hybrid artwork in fresh greens and soft pinks, uniquely embedded on steel and sealed behind acrylic glass / 100 × 130 cm (39.4 × 51.2 in) / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

autumn / hand-drawn hybrid artwork in moody reds and purple, uniquely embedded on steel and sealed behind acrylic glass / 100 × 130 cm (39.4 × 51.2 in) / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

corner construction / Hand-drawn digital edging-pen painting on stainless steel, embedded in acrylic glass / 120 × 120 cm (47 × 47 in) presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

glass ceiling / Hand-drawn digital edging-pen painting on stainless steel, embedded in acrylic glass / 140 × 140 cm (55 × 55 in) presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

signal / an abstract composition built from layered, fractured forms and shifting tonal fields / within the dark density of the image, flashes of white and sudden accents of yellow ochre break through — leaving the viewer to question whether they function as beacons or as warnings / hand-painted hybrid brushwork on stainless steel, sealed beneath acrylic glass / 84×120cm (33×47in) also available in 120×170cm (47×67in) presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

dutch sky #26 / a weight-laden cloud / a hand-drawn hybrid brushwork on stainless steel, sealed beneath acrylic glass / offered as a rare, unique collector’s edition / available in 120×120 cm (47×47 in) or 160×160 cm (63×63 in) / frameless, with a suspension system that floats the artwork approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall

dutch sky 51 / on closer view, small seabirds emerge, slipping away from a gathering storm / hand-drawn hybrid brushwork on stainless steel, sealed beneath acrylic glass / offered as a rare, unique collector’s edition / available in 130 × 100 cm (51 × 39 in), frameless, with a concealed suspension system that allows the work to float approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall

the blue room / a hybrid painting, produced on steel and glass / 120×180cm (47×71in)
although created using contemporary media tools, this work deliberately resists perfection / subtle iregularities and traces of being digitally painted by hand remain visible / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

the purple room / hand-painted hybrid artwork, produced on steel and glass / 120×120cm (47×47in) presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

the white room / hand-painted hybrid artwork, produced on steel and glass / 200×130cm {79×51in) presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

the dark room / a hand-painted hybrid artwork, produced on steel and glass / 120×180cm (47×71in) presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

the green room / a hand-painted hybrid artwork, produced on steel and glass / 140×140cm (55×55in) the high-gloss surface catches a faint reflection of whoever stands in front of it, gently pulling you into the space of the work / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

heavenly / hand-painted hybrid artwork, produced on steel and glass / 110×160cm (43×63in) presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

Portraits of the Space Between

The Liminal Portrait Collection

Liminal refers to the transformative space between two states of being. It is a threshold where the old has fallen away and the new has not yet arrived. This suspended phase of becoming often follows a breakup, loss, or other profound life changes, requiring time to recover, recalibrate, and find a new direction.

Exhibition announcement poster for Portraits of the Space Between. Showcasing selected works from the Liminal Collection at the Barbican Centre in London, UK.

liminal portrait #111 – salvador / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm (pictured above), and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #055- elisabeth / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #108 – mimi / gold award winner in the ca-art competition / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm (picture here as an artist’s impression) presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #067 – linda / this high-resolution hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #066 – matt / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, or at the larger 165×240 cm format, presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

iliminal portrait #171 – selfportrait / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm (shown above), 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

iliminal portrait #041 – herman / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm (shown above), 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #123 – isabelle / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #118 – roos / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall / part of the liminal portrait collection (Roos was used as a show stopper at the 2023 Art Basel Festival in Miami Beach, USA)

liminal portrait #141 – stephane / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm seen above as an artist’s impression / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall / part of the liminal portrait collection

liminal portrait #171 – brandee / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm (shown above), 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall / part of the liminal portrait collection.

liminal portrait #062 – zeus / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm (shown above), and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall / part of the liminal portrait collection.

liminal portrait #009 – ronald / this crystal hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm (shown above), 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall / part of the liminal portrait collection

liminal portrait #006 – priya / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm (shown above), 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall / part of the liminal portrait collection.

liminal portrait #041 – alfie / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm (shown above), and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #323 – dennis / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm (shown above), 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall / part of the liminal portrait collection.

liminal portrait #133 – charlotte / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #003 – jazzabelle / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm (shown above), and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #109 – iconoclast / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm (shown above), 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #031 – rhonda / this digital work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm (shown above) presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #192 – mpho / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm (shown above), 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #371 – franck / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #076- hendrick / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm (shown above), 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

liminal portrait #071 – june / this hybrid work is offered as a rare, unique edition, available in 84×120 cm, 165×240 cm, and the monumental 200×300 cm / presented frameless with a floating suspension system, positioning the work approximately 2 cm (0.8 in) from the wall.

bbrubb / digital painting / 60x80cm

ertussenin / inbetween / hand-brushed digital painting / 84x120cm

doorsnede / cross section / hand-drawn hybrid drawing on steel and glass / 70x100cm

abstract particles / digital painting on steel and glass / 70x100cm or on various sizes

abstract particles II / digital painting on steel and glass / 70x100cm or on various sizes

conflict / digital painting on steel and glass / 70x100cm

Hybrid Art

Portraits of the Space Between

The Liminal Portrait Collection