During the Grauzone festival, I had an exhibition called Schutz der Einheit. I used the vastness of the underground scene as a broad research palette. The dissent from these deep ravines speaks in multiple languages but mostly carries the same message: uniformity oppresses us and makes us insecure about our nature and way of living. It forces us to conform, to be end-result-oriented, and to stay within the lines.
For this exhibition, I drew inspiration from various underground artists and their themes to highlight the vastness of that rebellious smile. At the same time, I want to show that texture and a deviant nature can be captivating—perhaps even necessary. Embracing oneself without the pressure to fit a mould might be best for everyone.
The exhibition featured a series of new pencil illustrations, an oil painting created on-site, and a mural.
In addition, I was ultra impressed with Geneva Jacuzzi performance and how she inspired her dance from the Triadisches Ballett of the Bauhaus period. This reminded me of Klaus Nomi’s appearance. So, as a bonus to the exhibition, I drew Geneva Jacuzzi in pencil in Klaus Nomi style. That’s a dessert!
During the @grauzone_festival festival, I had an exhibition called Schutz der Einheit. I used the vastness of the underground scene as a broad research palette. The dissent from these deep ravines speaks in multiple languages but mostly carries the same message: uniformity oppresses us and makes us insecure about our nature and way of living. It forces us to conform, to be end-result-oriented, and to stay within the lines.
For this exhibition, I drew inspiration from various underground artists and their themes to highlight the vastness of that rebellious smile. At the same time, I want to show that texture and a deviant nature can be captivating—perhaps even necessary. Embracing oneself without the pressure to fit a mould might be best for everyone.
The exhibition featured a series of new pencil illustrations, an oil painting created on-site, and a mural.
In addition, I was ultra impressed with @genevaxjacuzzi performance and how she inspired her dance from the Triadisches Ballett of the Bauhaus period. This reminded me of Klaus Nomi’s appearance. So, as a bonus to the exhibition, I drew @genevaxjacuzzi in pencil in Klaus Nomi style. That’s a dessert!
Thanks The Grey Space in the Middle for the great space, Raven van Dorst for the DJ set, thanks Mavanti for the high quality frames & thanks to Michel Mees for the picture of me with my horse.