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The word of… Yasser BallemansThe word of… Yasser Ballemans

Manifestation.

“Because I see art as a manifestation of ideas. A manifestation can also be a “happening” or “ceremony”. I’m very much interested in the role of art at ceremonies or celebrations like carnival, New Years Eve, funerals and football matches. In my work I refer a lot to ceremonial architecture like triumph arches, floats and stadiums. I hope that I and other artists can take back the central position “we” used to have during this kind of manifestations.“

Triumphal Arch, Commissioned by Lowlands and Museum de Fundatie
Triumphal Arch, Commissioned by Lowlands and Museum de Fundatie

‘We’ is the must-have to make things happen. Art doesn’t exist by itself, it always needs at least one spectator to achieve its goal: be a manifestation of creativity to be enjoyed by others! I recently watched an interview with the architect Renzo Piano, who wisely stressed how much important is the ‘celebratory beauty’. Which he defined as “The beauty that has been built and enriched through ages, place and people. The beauty that originated our culture.”

No 2,4,5,6  Made at the European Ceramic Work Centre
No 2,4,5,6 Made at the European Ceramic Work Centre

This is the beauty I thought about, when I’ve encountered Yasser Ballemans’ art. A manifestation of historical culture and creativity intertwined with contemporary needs. The celebration of how the simplicity of materials, shapes and people can elevate the art into something amazing to live, experience and enjoy.

Much More Matter than Antimatter
Much More Matter than Antimatter No 0,
Commissioner: Municipality of Hoogeveen

Yasser’s manifestation shows how every little piece and detail is important to the overall perception. Plus, I personally love how his installations are so intriguing and open to offer such an interesting ‘material’ for creating so many different stories and interpretations.

No 10 , Exhibited at Onomatopee.  Pictures by Fieke van Berkom
No 10 , Exhibited at Onomatopee.
Pictures by Fieke van Berkom

Yasser Ballemans is a young (1981) Dutch artist. Although he is exhibiting here and there in Europe, he is currently based in Rotterdam. You can also buy his artworks at the newly open House of ABABA gallery, Rotterdam. Just drop by to admire and be fascinated by his artworks.

Carrus Navalis No.4
Carrus Navalis No.4

If you are in Denmark instead, you can also talk to him the 24th October at Copenhagen Ceramics, with an expo called The Next parade. Travel with your mind!

Copyrights Yasser Ballemans

Manifestation.

“Because I see art as a manifestation of ideas. A manifestation can also be a “happening” or “ceremony”. I’m very much interested in the role of art at ceremonies or celebrations like carnival, New Years Eve, funerals and football matches. In my work I refer a lot to ceremonial architecture like triumph arches, floats and stadiums. I hope that I and other artists can take back the central position “we” used to have during this kind of manifestations.“

Triumphal Arch, Commissioned by Lowlands and Museum de Fundatie

‘We’ is the must-have to make things happen. Art doesn’t exist by itself, it always needs at least one spectator to achieve its goal: be a manifestation of creativity to be enjoyed by others! I recently watched an interview with the architect Renzo Piano, who wisely stressed how much important is the ‘celebratory beauty’. Which he defined as “The beauty that has been built and enriched through ages, place and people. The beauty that originated our culture.”

This is the beauty I thought about, when I’ve encountered Yasser Ballemans’ art. A manifestation of historical culture and creativity intertwined with contemporary needs. The celebration of how the simplicity of materials, shapes and people can elevate the art into something amazing to live, experience and enjoy.

 Yasser’s manifestation shows how every little piece and detail is important to the overall perception. Plus, I personally love how his installations are so intriguing and open to offer such an interesting ‘material’ for creating so many different stories and interpretations.

No 10 , Exhibited at Onomatopee.  Pictures by Fieke van Berkom

Yasser Ballemans is a young (1981) Dutch artist. Although he is exhibiting here and there in Europe, he is currently based in Rotterdam. You can also buy his artworks at the newly open House of ABABA gallery, Rotterdam. Just drop by to admire and be fascinated by his artworks.

Carrus Navalis No.4

If you are in Denmark instead, you can also talk to him the 24th October at Copenhagen Ceramics, with an expo called The Next parade. Travel with your mind!

 Copyrights Jasser Ballemans

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