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Early Work
On a city tower (het Torentje van Almelo), previously part of the Ten Cate textile factory, at night when it is dark, the image of passing ships slowly appears and disappears. Every ship has its own name, written on the bow, which emphasizes its individual character. The names are often familiar names given to persons.
The artist was inspired by the history and current situation of Almelo. The town has a rich history of textile industry and was reached among others by man made waterways, important for transporting the textiles.
Besides the restlessness in the movement of the ships and the expression of force, there is a meditative aspect in the observing of the passing ships, the waves in the water and the changing light.
The title "Endurance" refers to a quality, that is typical for the history of the town, but the concept also stands for an internal quality of human character.During the day the tower was hermetically closed by a piece of white textile, that made the interior space invisible. Only at night when darkness came, it gave away its secret.
Endurance
Het Torentje, Almelo
21-9 t/m 21-12-2000
exterior video projection
20:00, loop, silent
