The Wall #7
The Wall is Kunstpunt Groningen’s research programme, offering artists the opportunity to experiment with art in public space. The venue – featuring a triangular floor and a striking white wall measuring 9 metres high and over 15 metres wide – is placed entirely at their disposal.
In the seventh edition of The Wall, Jens Buis takes on this challenge. He explores how to create a setting in which the viewer can experience a sense of space and interconnectedness.
From 15 September to 25 October, Jens will be working on his research at Kunstpunt. Visitors are welcome to follow the process from Wednesday to Saturday between 12:00 and 17:00. Questions? Feel free to ask Jens directly!
Art Talk
At the conclusion of The Wall #7, a public closing event will take place in the form of an Art Talk on Tuesday, 28 October, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Kunstpunt, where Jens’ work will be discussed from an art-historical perspective.
About Jens Buis
Jens Buis (Groningen, 1998) can be described as a ‘filmographic painter’. He cuts existing video footage into a series of stills, which he then assembles into a single image using a special lenticular technique. As viewers move around the piece, the work literally comes to life. This dynamic interaction is enhanced by a combination of mystical forms, alluring colours and organic movements. Themes such as time, connection, presence and synchronicity form the conceptual basis of his work.
Buis is unafraid of aesthetics; on the contrary, he poetically searches for the sublime. Alongside his artistic practice, he founded the art platform 2ndFloor in 2021 (an initiative aimed at making art more accessible and fostering connections between art and society) and co-founded the artist collective De Tegel in 2023.
Previous Editions of The Wall
- The Wall #1 – Greek artist Christos Mavrodis created a stunning charcoal drawing on the wall.
- The Wall #2 – Artist Marnix Sixma explored the vast surface by using a pencil to create a ‘snail trail’ of words.
- The Wall #3 – Artist Alexandra Subota presented a dystopian scene in an unexpectedly cheerful manner using polyurethane foam and various fabrics.
- The Wall #4 – Artist Beth Wong transformed her original idea of a mural into a spatial installation that extended from floor to ceiling.
- The Wall #5 – Graphic designer Jop Luberti created a visually striking mural using risoprints. After the project, he repurposed the prints into calendars.
- The Wall #6 – Artist David Sciarone explored how to make an analogue translation of a digital urban world.