Gen C: Children of 2050, Folkfarma kid “Folkfarma Kids are descendants of indigenous people that, after centuries of oppression, have reclaimed their rights to their land. They view nature as part of their well-being and share their indigenous knowledge with others. Naturally, they generate energy from the soil and make their medicine with local flora. […]
“Of concern” is a collection of short stories based on the Rotterdam-West residents. I conducted a series of personal conversations in the neighbourhood with focus on: belonging, shared communities, and practices, and inner relationships built between residents. The project fosters diversity and multiplicity in this part of the city and tries to open a dialog […]
Crystal field theory has long been studied and used to explain gemstone color—specifically to characterize how rubies and emeralds both have chromium impurities, but are so contrasting in appearance. Therein, glazes work effectively the same way as gemstones and allow for inspiration from natural mineral colors, such that we can recreate vibrant color profiles on […]
Stichting WIjkcollectie connects and inspires with stories and heritage of today. Together with residents of the neighborhoods, they collect stories as heritage, bring people together, inspire and support initiatives. We are 4 artists working together with WIjkcollectie, in this project from our market stall we don’t sell fruit and vegetables, we exchange ceramic strawberries […]
We have a responsibility as potter – crafts(wo)men to remain focused committed and aware of the principles required to make a hones work. Because temptation for all of us no matter what path we are on to worry about security. The commitment and the ideology are easy to compromise. Art is on any level keep […]
I am searching for a shape that is unlike a potter’s wheelwork. Pottery is a form of ceramics. Ceramic is a broader aspect of molding certain materials into something artistic. -Nothing pot alike. These shapes I have carved from a block of plaster for the first impression. When I had my first mother mold, I […]
Every culture uses the technology of the frame, a contraption used to hold something else in place and display it. Is it possible to define architecture as manipulation of this elementary technology, namely, the frame? Once it’s built it isn’t merely a tool but becomes a visible value. Each period, each work and artist create […]
How an arrangement of simple lines can create an uncertain sense of spatial depth and plans? The basic and main feature of my work power is the occurrence of colors and shapes which are creating visual errors on the viewer when it is applied in a competent manner on two-dimensional surfaces. The perception of the […]
I stink, we all stink – in solidarity “We are sharers, not owners. We are not prosperous. None of us is rich. None of us is powerful. If it is Anarres you want, if it is the future you seek, then I tell you that you must come to it with empty hands. You must […]