OS, Enframing I
Galvanized synthetic resin,transparent photopolymer, UV varnish
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One of the three sculptures I showed at PROSPECTS @mondriaanfonds@art_rotterdam
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Technology is no longer a set of tools or techniques, it has become a dominant mode of human understanding. It shapes our actions and how we perceive the world and ourselves.
In my new works, I attempt to give form to this metaphysical presence: not as a literal machine, but as an abstract, symbolic entity. I envision technology as an invisible but all-encompassing force; structural, systemic, and psychological. Through sculpture, I explore how this force surrounds, supports, and simultaneously confines organic life. I’m producing three sculptures together, representing this entity.
Slide 1 📸: @tommysmits.tommysmits
Slide 2 📸: @biiiepbop
ORKID¹(2024)
Polylactide, Acrylic paint, UV varnish
125cm x 120 cm x 50 cm
Part of the ‘No Santaclaus, No Happy Ending’ installation at @thisartfair
Shot by @biiiepbop
Come see my new series of sculptures
at Prospects, March 27–29.
Technology is no longer a set of tools or techniques, it has become a dominant mode of human understanding. It shapes our actions and how we perceive the world and ourselves.
In my new works, I attempt to give form to this metaphysical presence: not as a literal machine, but as an abstract, symbolic entity. I envision technology as an invisible but all-encompassing force; structural, systemic, and psychological. Through sculpture, I explore how this force surrounds, supports, and simultaneously confines organic life. I’m producing three sculptures together, representing this entity.
#prospects
#mondriaanfund
Last week at @mondriaanfonds PROSPECTS.
Appreciated the visit from @ministerocw — thank you for taking the time.
Presented these new works publicly for the first time.
Thanks to those who stopped by.
OS, Enframing I
Galvanized synthetic resin, transparent photopolymer, epoxy, UV varnish
Technology is no longer a set of tools or techniques, it has become a dominant mode of human understanding. It shapes our actions and how we perceive the world and ourselves.
In my new works, I attempt to give form to this metaphysical presence: not as a literal machine, but as an abstract, symbolic entity. I envision technology as an invisible but all-encompassing force; structural, systemic, and psychological. Through sculpture, I explore how this force surrounds, supports, and simultaneously confines organic life. I’m producing three sculptures together, representing this entity.
RECAP of the ORKID opening.
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An orchid mimics the pollinator it seeks to attract. In a similar gesture, these works manipulates human bodily attributes to draw in the viewer.
Rooted in a sense of alienation, the sculptures embody a dissatisfaction with the impact of digital commerce on both mind and body. By appropriating contemporary commercial techniques and applying nostalgic, seductive colour palettes, Obbe creates an appealing surface: an inviting skin; for his mental embodiments.
Within this body of work lies a duality; the emotionally expressive dissociated core encased in a commercially attractive shell. This contradiction serves as a metaphor for the contemporary condition humaine.
📸 : @raymondvanmil
presenting 𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑰𝑫 by @obbevanderweide . Responding to the orchid’s mimicry, Obbe’s works manipulate human body attributes to draw in the viewer.
Obbe’s work explores the transformation of mental states into physical form. Rooted in a sense of alienation, the sculptures embody dissatisfaction with the impact of digital commerce on the mind and body. By appropriating contemporary commercial techniques and employing nostalgic, alluring colour palettes, as an appealing skin for his mental embodiments.
On view from 18 July until the 29th.
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Swipe for details about the opening’s program. Q&A starts at 21:00
— Please arrive on time, as the doors will close once it starts.
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photography slide 1 by @bezempluijmers
courtesy of de kunstfabriek®
Very excited to announce that I will be supported by the Mondriaan Fund from now on. I’ll receive the Mondriaan Start Grant to further develop my artistic practice in the upcoming year.
Many thanks to @mondriaanfonds ,the public fund for visual art and cultural heritage.
THIS FRIDAY; SPORA EXHIBITION 18:00.
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Together with @silke.riis@ianskirvin@jesseblaauw___ and sound design by @2ktob1 , curated by @vradujkov from the @neon_foundation ; we exhibit in the @oostelijkzwembad
Thanks to @cbkrotterdam for the practical contribution.
Also special thanks to our drink sponsors:
@salmari.beyondthedark@oedipusbrewing
Find our sculptures at the Gerdesiaweg 480
Feel welcome to share a drink with us at the opening on 22.11.24 Doors open at 18:00
This project is an attempt to offer new perspectives. ‘How do we relate to a planet in which forces beyond our control transform our environment?’ The main question that we will explore in more depth, individually and in groups. The aim is to answer this main question expressively and visually.
Next Wednesday ‘THE WORMHOLE ECHOES’ Opening at @nomansart gallery curated by @megandidthat come and take a look around,
This picture is made at the SPROUTS young talent show 2022, I’m grateful for all the opportunities since then 💚
Recap of the @milkandcereals.project group show. Thank you for having me!
Thank you everyone who visited.
If you want to see these sculptures visit @margreetholsthoorn ‘s new art space MO2 at Wilhelminakade 52.
They’ll be there until the 6th of August.
Don’t miss out❕
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📸 @alicewest.jpeg
@sbkkunstuitleengalerie
Invited me to show my graduation Installation at the KNSM/ LOODS 6 Amsterdam and nominated me for the SPROUTS YOUNG TALENTS Awards. I’m showing from 29.09 till 16.10 so if you didn’t see it yet I invite you all to come and take a look.
