The Wall #8
In The Wall, artists experiment with large-scale art in a semi-public space. For The Wall #8, artist Helia Rafie is working with the large interior wall of Kunstpunt. With a surface area of nearly 200 m², this impressive wall offers plenty of space for research, experimentation, and new ideas. During the working period, visitors can follow the process up close and see how the work gradually takes shape.
From March 5 to April 15, 2026, Helia will be working on The Wall #8 at Kunstpunt. You are welcome to follow the working process from Wednesday to Saturday between 12:00 and 17:00. You can see her at work, ask questions, and watch the project develop step by step.
About The Wall #8
Walls can protect, divide, or make things visible. In this project, the wall is not a fixed boundary but a stage: a surface that changes and responds to what happens in the space.
Helia sees the wall as a three-dimensional workspace. In dialogue with the architecture of Kunstpunt and the daily activity in the space, different elements appear on the wall. These include sculptural forms, moving components, and media images. Together, they create a constantly changing landscape.
In her work, Helia often explores how physical and digital environments influence each other. Technology, infrastructure, and everyday routines often shape how we move through and experience a space.
On the wall, shapes and fragments can shift, change, or disappear. This creates an environment that is always in motion. The meaning of the work is not fixed but develops over time, through use and interaction with the audience.
The Wall: work in progress
The Wall is Kunstpunt’s research program where artists can experiment with large-scale art in a semi-public space. Working at this scale requires specific knowledge and experience. For this reason, Kunstpunt gives artists the opportunity to explore ideas without the pressure of producing a finished artwork right away.
On an interior wall of nearly 200 m², together with the adjacent floor, artists have the space to test their plans and develop new working methods. The Wall encourages experimentation, material research, and working on a large scale. The project can serve as a stepping stone to public commissions and provides artists with the time and space for research.