Perfect imperfection, it’s not

According to the Latin from which the word is derived, perfection is the finished state of something. Imperfect would therefore only mean that it’s just not finished yet.
My work entails objects that might look like things that once were perfect (or nearly perfect), but have now entered a decrepit state. And that’s exactly what I aim for.
I see the strenght of color, or the lack of it, the worn surfaces, rough edges, oxidized details & fading texts or images, and from it I read the underlying story.
To say that my work samples the art of imperfection, would therefore be doing it injustice. It’s never solely about the objects, always also about the stories.

Happy New Year!

New Year Exhibition at Gallery Stam

Gallery Stam, located in the center of Amsterdam at the Prinsengracht, is specialized in contemporary realistic art. Within this specialization they exhibit as broad an example as possible of art from the Netherlands and from a few other countries as well.

Participating artists in this particular exhibition include: Marije van Wieringen, Cécile ter Borgh, Luurd van der Dussen, Jenny van Gimst, Jaap Hartman, Niqui Kommerkamp, Iša Ondráček, Monica Sandell, Matthijs Stam and Alison Chambers.

This exhibition will be officially opened on Sunday February 7 at 4:00 pm (doors open 2:00 pm).

Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. (Free entrance)

Amsterdam Light Festival

Clockwise: "Dearest friend..." by Darya von Berner; "Paths Crossing" by Ralf Westerhof; "Run Beyond" by Angelo Bonello; "Today I love you" by Massimo Uberti & Marco Pollice.

The Amsterdam Light Festival is a festival of light, art and water. From November 28 2015 to January 17 2016, Amsterdam will be transformed into a true city of lights with the help of contemporary light artists. 

The festival offers talented light artists a platform to present their latest work. One of the artists is Aleksandra Stratimirovic, whose 'Northern Lights' sculpture will cross the River Amstel. 

Treat yourself to a spectacle of light. You can either enjoy this festival by boat or on foot. The boat route, Water Colors, offers a unique view of the city from the perspective of Amsterdam’s famous waterways. Whereas the walking route, Illuminade, winds its way through the culturally rich neighborhoods in the eastern part of Amsterdam. Also keep an eye out for guided tours and an extensive side-programme that will see a host of activities and events take place at museums, theatres, restaurants, shops and other locations in Amsterdam.

Lighten up! Celebrate the dark days of winter with art, light and water!

More information can be found here