Tian Shan I by Quinda Verheul
Tian Shan I by Quinda Verheul
By Quinda Verheul
100 x 75 cm, 2024
Rose mirror and mixed concrete
From the series Celestial Mountains
Aside from her practice as an artist, Quinda Verheul is also an athlete partaking in several competitions each year. Usually these are ultra-distance mountain bike competitions that are solo and depend on self sufficiency. This series results from her experiences in Kyrgyzstan where she rode the Tian Shan mountains for 1900 kilometers. Tian Shan is a large system of mountains in Central Asia that can be translated to Celestial Mountains. Being in the midst of the landscape, experiencing the mountains, the different weather conditions, the site at night and seeing celestial bodies shine, enhances her fascination for the landscape. Immersing herself in the natural environment is essential to her being and inextricably reflected in her practice.
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By Quinda Verheul
50 × 40, 2024
Rose and ochre concrete on rose mirror
Quinda Verheul immerses herself in the constantly changing landscapes and the influence that humans have on them. She is fascinated by natural forces like wind, water and sunlight, and often addresses grand topics like the exploitation of natural resources which alter the landscape. Yet, there are different aspects to the same topic which Quinda explores in different series. This is reflected in her use of raw, earthy materials such as sand and natural stone. Mirrors form a returning metaphorical element in her sculptures and installations which invite spectators to reflect on themselves while simultaneously exploring different perspectives. The results are unique aesthetic translations which are able to present new confrontational information within a certain comfort.
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