Raining Dunes by Quinda Verheul

Recently, Quinda Verheul created a new installation piece called ‘Raining Dunes’ presented at iCOON, Hoek van Holland.

In ‘Raining Dunes’ the sand is dancing; a choreography of raining particles in the space forming dunes as the exhibition goes on. The endless streams of sand allows the grains to interact with multiple golden mirrors, forming patterns in the process. The mirrors form a metaphorical element that invite spectators to reflect on themselves while simultaneously exploring different perspectives. This results in a powerful image which contains a confrontational layer, but is dominated by its aesthetic features and soothing effect.

iCOON is a former ammunition bunker in the Dunes of Hoek van Holland transformed into a museum for contemporary art with a focus on minimalist art and design. The location of the exhibition space is surrounded by a raw landscape at the edge of the Northsea. It is this landscape and the proximity of sand which inspired Quinda to further develop her concept of The Sound of Silence in which she explored sand, its scarcity and the consequences of this process for both humans and nature.

The exhibition is on view until: t.b.d.