“I believe the power of art lies in its non-linguistic forms: in the way you can think with and through material by means of interactions, without using words. Therefore I focus on the use of my intuition rather than a previously outlined concept. By letting the material go its own way, I can discover new combinations and interesting textures, which guide me into further visual and theoretical explorations. As an artist, I think it’s very important to realize and admit that the material (be this the material I work with or everything that’s happening around me) is so much more in charge than myself. An artist is not a mastermind, it’s just someone who’s endlessly curious.”
Tjitske Oosterholt’s (1991, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) practice is rooted in an intuitive and experimental interaction with matter, in which craftsmanship and the innovative use of photographic techniques play a central role. In her work she’s interested in the transience of our natural world, and how we as human beings relate to, experience and perceive this. As we ourselves are part of the natural world, she examines the way in which we interact with our surroundings and make sense of this ever-changing world around us.
Represented by Contour Gallery, Rotterdam, NL.
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In 2020 - 2023 Tjitske was supported by the Mondriaan Fund.
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For all sale inquiries contact the gallery via info@countour.gallery
or check out Galleryviewer
In 2020 - 2023 Tjitske was supported by the Mondriaan Fund.
