This autumn, the Mondrian House is showing work by Henriëtte van 't Hoog and Elise van der Linden under the title Equilibrium. Both artists are creating a new work especially for this exhibition. In the run-up to the exhibition, there will be an opportunity for a small number of interested people to get an exclusive look behind the artists' scenes during the making process of their new work.
Balance was an important theme for Piet Mondrian. The Mondrian House has invited artists Henriëtte van 't Hoog and Elise van der Linden to explore what this theme means to them. In the turbulent times we live in today, seeking and finding balance is again very relevant.
In their own studios, the artists will show how they are working on this and tell more about their ideas and working methods.
Dates and booking
Elise van der Linden's studio visits are scheduled on Saturday, Sep 26tember, at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.. The artist's studio is in Deventer. After registering, participants will receive further information about the proceedings and location.
The visit is free of charge, but reserve is necessary and can be done by an e-mail send to [email protected] stating 'studio visit Elise van der Linden' and the desired time. Maximum 6 people per time slot. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt.
Studio visits to Henriëtte van 't Hoog are scheduled on Sunday 4 October, at 2pm and 3pm. The artist's studio is in Amsterdam. Upon registration, participants will receive further information on the course of events and location.
The visit is free but reserve is necessary and can be done by an e-mail send to [email protected] stating 'studio visit Henriëtte van 't Hoog' and the desired time. Maximum 3 people per time slot. Applications will be treated in order of receipt.
Elise van der Linden
For Equilibrium, Van der Linden creates a sculpture in which she seeks a balance between order on the one hand and structures that look chaotic (inspired by what natural forces other than human ones produce) on the other. The work she creates for the exhibition at the Mondriaan House is inspired by geometric structures created by human actions and what time does to such structures. In doing so, she draws inspiration from the decay of disused buildings, where natural forces visibly exert influence.
Henriëtte van 't Hoog
The theme of balance plays an important role in Henriëtte van 't Hoog's work. She previously explored this theme in a series of murals entitled Equilibrium. For the exhibition at the Mondrian House, she will design a temporary mural that blends in with the architecture of the building and the layout of the space, but also gives it a quirky accent that can be perceived as contrasting. A shift in the perception of the space occurs, a new visual balance is created.