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Visual artist, The Hague (NL) birgitverwer.com

Opening MOYA Gloednieuwe locatie! MUSEUM OF YOUN Opening MOYA Gloednieuwe locatie! MUSEUM OF YOUNG ART, OosterhoutMijn kunstinstallatie Viriditas (SURVIVE YOURSELF, PERPETUATE THE SPECIES, UNBURDEN THE EARTH) is onderdeel van de tentoonstelling SHIFT T/m 15 augustus te zien! ______ViriditasWhen it comes to our host, planet earth, do you believe that you are being a good guest? Like all other living organisms we are programmed for two things only; perpetuate the indivdual and perpetuate the species. We also know that our brain can’t handle and oversee a timespan of more than 70 years. Is our programmed brain capable to act on the global issues that can no longer be ignored?Three designclassic chairs turned into rocking chairs that invite you to take a seat. Do we still have time for that or should we make time? Do we soothe our souls or allow ourselves to think about what is really being asked of us?‘Viriditas’ is a reminder of the importance of our connection to nature and comes from the Latin words for ‘GREEN’ and ‘TRUTH’. (Hildegard von Bingen, 12th century AD)_______Lokaal eikenhout van Koninklijk landgoed De Horsten in Wassenaar; ruim een jaar gewaterd volgens oud ambacht en op de wind gezaagd in monument houtzaagmolen De Salamander in Leidschendam  In samenwerking met molenaar Rick Vermeulen van monument houtzaagmolen De Salamander in Leidschendam en ambachtsvrouw Marjet Röling_______BN De Stem:Majke Hüsstege, curator Geert Kollau, oprichter Robin van der Helm, voorzitter#MOYA #MUSEUMOFYOUNGART #Oosterhout#art #finearts #contemporaryart #hedendaagsekunst #zeitgenössischekunst #artcontemporain #textbasedart #artwork  #word_artworks #textandart #dutchart #installationart #artinstallation #chair #design #enzomari #artchairs #rockingchairs #sustainableart #local #oakwood #windsawn #slowwood #Viriditas #SURVIVEYOURSELF #PERPETUATETHESPECIES #UNBURDENTHEEARTHFoto 13: 📷 Marit Hazebroek
Today @corunumceramics in Den Bosch to pick up a f Today @corunumceramics in Den Bosch to pick up a fresh batch of Irenic vases 🤍 Master modeler @vanschootenbryan made time to inspect one of our Irenic moulds Collaboration Birgit Verwer X Cor Unum Ceramics #NEVEREVERFITTHEMOULD #ALMOSTDOESNTCOUNT #HEAVENISONYOURRIGHT #MAKENATUREGREATAGAIN #YOURTRUTHORMINE #irenic #Irenicvase#ceramics #contemporaryceramics #klei  #kleikunst #contemporaryart #keramik #keramiek #mal #mould #ceramiquecontemporaine #handmadeceramics #sustainableceramics #kiln #collab #collaboration #corunum #corunumceramics #ceramicstudio #denbosch #YOUAREAFEASTFORMYSENSES #plate
MAKE NATURE GREAT AGAIN, 2021 Irenic vase MAKE NA MAKE NATURE GREAT AGAIN, 2021Irenic vase MAKE NATURE GREAT AGAIN Collaboration Birgit Verwer X Cor Unum CeramicsHandmade earthenwareH41 x W34 x D9 cmMade to order; on average in 6 weeks Handmade @corunumceramics in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Link in bioThe Story of Cor UnumThe history and story of Cor Unum are long and eventful, dating back over 70 years. Cor Unum is a ceramic studio in ’s-Hertogenbosch where beautiful ceramics are created with great passion and craftsmanship by nationally and internationally renowned designers. Cor Unum – literally “one in heart” –is supported by many: ambassadors and students, designers and volunteers, people distanced from the labor market, and professionals. They all share a common ideal: everyone deserves a place, everyone has a talent, and everyone can contribute to making the world a better place.—————- *Irenic: aiming at peace;  from the Greek word ‘eirene’ (peace)#makenaturegreatagain #slowceramics #sustainableceramics #buildtoorder #madetoorder #slowlife #slowlivinglife #ceramics #textbasedart #textartwork #contemporaryceramics #ceramica #céramique #ceramicsculptures #keramiek #ceramicart #keramik #pottery #handmadeceramics #ambacht #handmade #corunum #collectibleart #art #artwork #word_artworks #contemporaryart #greatagain #irenic #makingtheworldabetterplace 📷 Marit Hazebroek
Art fair Art The Hague 2024 Art installation SUR Art fair Art The Hague 2024 Art installation SURVIVE YOURSELF on view @curatedartwork - booth 26SURVIVE YOURSELFLocal oakwood: sustainably sawn by wind at national monument wood sawmill De Salamander in Leidschendam, The Netherlands.The logs come from the The Hague region, Royal estate De Horsten in Wassenaar, the Netherlands.Cut to size by: miller Rick Vermeulen of De Salamander, craftswoman Marjet Röling and myselfFinishings: Oak finish in eco hardwaxWooden letters in water-based black paintThe chair I used as a base is a designclassic by Enzo Mari (1932-2020), the Sedia 1 from the Autoprogettazione (proposal for Self-Design) series. The Sedia 1 is a do-it-yourself design from 1974 avant la lettre, with which Mari aims to re-evaluate the process of making and the design process itself. Open Source design which can feel more ‘valuable’ because you make and assemble it yourself. Mari questioned design, preferred functionality above comfort while holding an aversion to decoration and trends. Instead he focused on the manufacturing process and attention to the craft. His queries remain topical and urgent to this day.The Sedia 1 is fitted with a curved base and a framework supporting wooden text in my own handwriting. Turning the Sedia 1 chair into rocking chair. With the additions I made, I tried not to affect the integrity of Mari’s design. The rocking chair is made of a leftover batch of local oak.——————————SURVIVE YOURSELF, 2021Unraveling oneself SURVIVE YOURSELF is an invitation to sit down on the rocking chair and take the words dangling above your head into consideration; embrace any possible discomfort, soothe your soul, or be curious, peel off layer-by-layer what resides in your mind and body.I myself moved between worlds, disciplines, and quite literally physical locations. Moving out of the city, where I was born, raised and worked to the countryside, made me rethink my values, my knowledge and with that my self. ‘Dubito, ergo sum I doubt, therefore I am’ – DescartesBirgit Verwer, Halle, 2024 #artthehague #art #contemporaryart #artinstallation #installationart #SURVIVEYOURSELF #sustainableartSpecial thanks to @marjet_roling !
Very happy that my art installation ‘SURVIVE YOU Very happy that my art installation ‘SURVIVE YOURSELF’ - Unraveling Oneself, 2021 will be on view during the upcoming edition of the art fair Art The Hague in booth 26 of Curatedartwork.‘SURVIVE YOURSELF’ is presented at a unique location, in the monumental industrial Fokker Terminals in The Hague from Wednesday October 2nd to Sunday October 6th.——————————-SURVIVE YOURSELF, 2021Unraveling oneself SURVIVE YOURSELF is an invitation to sit down on the rocking chair and take the words dangling above your head into consideration; embrace any possible discomfort, soothe your soul, or be curious, peel off layer-by-layer what resides in your mind and body.I myself moved between worlds, disciplines, and quite literally physical locations. Moving out of the city, where I was born, raised and worked to the countryside, made me rethink my values, my knowledge and with that my self. ‘Dubito, ergo sum I doubt, therefore I am’ – DescartesBirgit Verwer, Halle, 2024📷 Marit Hazebroek#artfair #artthehague #art #finearts #contemporaryart #hedendaagsekunst #gegenwartskunst #artcontemporain #femaleartists #visualartist #artistsoninstagram #sculpture #collectableart #artist #textbasedart #textart #textartwork #word_artworks #artwork #kunst #birgitverwer #womaninart #localwood #sustainableart#installation #artinstallation  #installationart #SURVIVEYOURSELF
Work in progress Discovering the (im)possibilities Work in progressDiscovering the (im)possibilities of a wonderful ‘new’ material More soon📷 @liesbethdisbergen #artiststudio #studiolife #inthestudio #inmystudiotoday #art #finearts #contemporaryart #hedendaagsekunst #gegenwartskunst #artcontemporain #femaleartists #visualartist #artistsoninstagram #studiowalls #sculpture #collectableart #artist #textbasedart #artwork #kunst #inspiration #studiovibes #birgitverwer #artstudio #workspace #womaninart #installation #artinstallation #installationart
THE UPHILL / DOWNHILL DANCE (Superhero bunnies), 2 THE UPHILL / DOWNHILL DANCE (Superhero bunnies), 2016 Earthenware ceramics, superhero costumes I made from pieces of an American flag Installation dimensions variable Made in Dehua, China, during my artist in residence Photo by @liesbethdisbergen while I was prepping for my open studio last May #art #contemporaryart #ceramics #earthenware #clay #superhero #superherobunny #americanflag #bunny #hare #kanninchen #keramik #keramiek #klei #artistinresidence #openstudio #visualart #ceramicart #comiccon #bunnycosplay #bunnyhop #ceramicart #kunst #hedendaagsekunst #visualart #femaleartist #zeitgenössischekunst #inmystudio #inmystudiotoday
Tot en met dit weekend: open ik de deuren van mij Tot en met dit weekend: open ik de deuren van mijn atelier, wees welkom!Gister heb ik al veel bezoekers mogen ontvangen; uit de Achterhoek, het midden van het land en de Randstad. Mooie ontmoetingen en bijzondere gesprekken over kunst en het levenOPEN ATELIER BIRGIT VERWER tijdens Kunst4Daagse Bronckhorst 9-12 mei 202410:00 tot 17:00 uur Halle-Nijmanweg 5, Halle (Gld)ingang om de hoek op de Pluimersdijk Foto: @liesbethdisbergen #openatelier #openstudio #kunstkijken #kunst #art #contemporaryart #installations #installationartist #ceramics #contemporaryceramics  @corunumceramics #corunumceramics #irenic #vases #femaleartist #halle #gemeentebronckhorst #achterhoek #kunst4daagsebronckhorst #kunstvierdaagse #studiolife #inthestudio #studiovibes #atelier #oldbarn #barn #textbasedart #artstudio #openartstudio #opendoors #welcome
VANAF MORGEN VIER DAGEN LANG OPEN ATELIER WEES W VANAF MORGEN VIER DAGEN LANG OPEN ATELIER WEES WELKOM!OPEN ATELIER Birgit Verwer tijdens Kunst4Daagse Bronckhorst 9-12 mei 202410:00 tot 17:00 uur Halle-Nijmanweg 5, Halle (Gld)ingang om de hoek op de Pluimersdijk ————ENGWELCOME!OPEN STUDIO / OPEN ARTIST STUDIOMay 9 till 12Between 10:00 – 17:00 hrsHalle-Nijmanweg 57025EZ HALLE (Gld), Netherlands entrance just around the corner at the Pluimersdijk#openatelier #openstudio #kunstkijken #art #contemporaryart #installations #installationartist #ceramics #contemporaryceramics  @corunumceramics #corunumceramics #irenic #vases #femaleartist #studiolife #inthestudio #studiowalls #studiovibes #textbasedart #artstudio #openartstudio #kunst4daagsebronckhorst #halle #gemeentebronckhorst #achterhoek #totslotinbronckhorst #mooiachterhoek #jedoethetindeachterhoek #welcome
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