Hermanus (Herman) Brood, born in Zwolle on November 5, 1946 in Amsterdam, was a Dutch singer, painter, pianist, actor and author. Brood distinguished himself by his characteristic singing voice and musical diversity. With the highly flamboyant lifestyle he coveted and consciously displayed, he became the Dutch embodiment of the hedonistic credo Sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll.
He also became increasingly active as a painter. He worked in large format and with bright colours, where his work was in the tradition of Cobra. In Leidschendam he decorated a parking garage with eight enormous murals that determined the street scene for years. The choice of primary colors was largely out of necessity, because he was color blind.
This work, called ‘Two Figures’, was always in the possession of Artbroker International, and has been identified by his friends Rob Dupré, Ton Leenarts and artist George Heidweiller.
