Rodt, January 6th – With References to Suffering as well as Care
The Belgian artist Berlinde De Bruyckere works with sculpture and installation in materials such as wax, animal hide, hair, textiles, metal and wood. Drawing inspiration from the Flemish Renaissance, her core motifs are human vulnerability and fragility, the suffering body – of both humans and animals – as well as the overwhelming power of nature. Her subject matter may seem dark, but despite their confrontational appearance, her works do not necessarily have to be interpreted as tragic. As a sculptor, De Bruyckere is interested in the possibility of working with numerous angles, enabling several perspectives, both physically and conceptually. Her art frequently refers to suffering as well as to caring.
The sculpture Rodt, January 6th (2012) is represented in Artipelag’s permanent outdoor exhibition, Sculpture in Nature. The artworks are placed along the walking paths in the surrounding forests and meadows. Enhance your sculpture walk with our folder containing a map and information about each artwork, available for purchase in the reception.
➡️Read more about the exhibition at the link in bio.
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