New Treasures
About this activity.
The world of young artists, their studios and creative breeding grounds is an environment where true art treasures can be discovered. The diversity in contemporary art and the drive of these young makers is admirable and inspiring. For the New Treasures exhibition, guest curator Jente Westerhof selected five artists from Studio Moshpit of Creation (MOC) from Groningen, who individually and as a collective have taken the step to full-time artistry.
Part of the Tiny Flash work in the exhibition are Art Snacks, the results of an educational project that Westerhof did with secondary school students from Assen, the city in which she grew up. In this way, the young guest curator connects young people with their creativity and attempts to lower the threshold for entering the contemporary art world.
Chiara Tammaro (1997) works as an interdisciplinary artist mainly with steel, wood and plaster. Her work focuses on functionality and interaction in public space. Her interactive sculptures, such as the mobile Tiny Flash, respond to recognizability and items that the public can identify with, including food, vending machines, furniture and children's toys. Tammaro is also the co-founder of Studio Moshpit of Creation, a place for artists to produce work and develop their own businesses.
Sven ten Berge (1987) uses optical illusions, hard contrasts, bright colors and kinetic abstraction. He is inspired by personal experiences and urban landscapes. He reinterprets visual and emotional aspects of life, transforming them into works of art. The illusions of depth in combination with the use of alternative materials create visually striking compositions, which together with accompanying titles refer to a story. With this formula he invites you to explore both the visual and narrative aspects of his works.
Tom Dijkstra (1990) developed a great interest in technology and urban arts from an early age. In his work he experiments with multiple disciplines. Dijkstra's work follows his fascination with and interpretation of the process of change in form that occurs when something from the real world enters the digital realm. This is also the case with the Mutantme 3D scanner that Dijkstra developed. One moment you know where you are; the next moment you're floating weightlessly through a virtual space.
Sarah Laura Peyrel (1995) delves into the world of material combinations. Through extensive research and a multitude of experiments, she created Topia Tile – a groundbreaking tile that harmoniously combines sustainability and ingenuity. She developed a unique method to achieve a sealed, glossy surface without the use of non-sustainable materials or heat. Her creations tell a powerful story of collaboration, passion and determination – a testament to her shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
In his images, Ruben Jager (1991) often shows characteristic details of the human body that produce its figuration, such as eyelashes, wrinkles, skin patterns and joints. At the same time, these human-like elements are imbued with patterns and shapes associated with nature: structures of corals, leaves, fungi and shells. Together they form a natural composition determined by the dance between material properties and natural laws. With this he investigates human origins and identity and the tension between man and nature.
This exhibition was made possible by students and teachers of CS Vincent van Gogh and Dr. Nassau College in Assen.
This exhibition was made possible with contributions from the Assen Entrepreneurs Fund (OFA) and the Mondriaan Fund.
CAMPIS.
Location.
Kunstpodium CAMPIS
Kerkstraat 31
9401 GV Assen
www.campis.nl/