sparkling like the surface of the ocean at night

Most of us have stood in the moonlight near the water at least once in our lives. Breathing a sigh of happiness at our fortune of being able to witness this magnificent image. But the opposite side of the coin is also present: while swimming in the ocean at night, pitch black, endless emptiness surrounds you. The darkness stretches out around us. It’s a metaphor for human beings finding their way in the unknown.

The above is all too familiar to visual artists who deal with intangible reality. The works of art in this exhibition contain both light and darkness. They represent what defines human existence, something we cannot quite grasp.

You are cordially invited to the opening of the exhibition on Friday 18 November 2016 at 20.00 hrs. There is no entrance fee and it is not necessary to register in advance. Sparkling like the surface of the ocean at is open until 15 January 2017.

Artists:

Özlem Altin (DE)
Frank Ammerlaan (NL)
Juliaan Andeweg (NL)
Yael Davids (IL)
Iris van Dongen (NL)
David Jablonowski (NL)
Matthew Day Jackson (US)
Charl Landvreugd (SR)
Sarah Pichlkostner (AT)
Douglas White (GB)
Robert Zandvliet (NL)

Curators: Hanne Hagenaars en Heske ten Cate

We look forward to welcoming visual artist of international acclaim Robert Zandvliet on Friday 16 December 2016 for a unique drawing workshop in Garage Rotterdam.

This true painter from Rotterdam aims to ‘find’ the image in his work. Looking for what is hidden underneath the ever-changing appearance of objects, the question he asks himself time and time again in this process is whether a painting needs context or whether it is self-contained. Does the painting need any commentary from him, as its creator? Based on this thought, Zandvliet has come up with a very special assignment for this workshop.

We would very much like to welcome you for this exciting drawing event!

Please register for this workshop before Thursday 8 December at the latest by sending an email to Karen Mertens at info@garagerotterdam.nl. Please note that we can only accommodate a limited number of participants. We will let you know soon after 8 December whether you have managed to get a ticket for this unique drawing workshop.

Costs: €10,-

Brandstof is the in-depth programme to accompany the exhibition ‘Sparkling like the surface of the ocean at night’ (held from 18 November until 15 January 2016)

For one night only during each art exhibition at Garage Rotterdam, the venue turns into a unique setting for dinner & drinks. Enjoying good food and great company in a very special venue. Being surrounded by works of art. This is what Natafelen is all about: a culinary night at Garage Rotterdam.

We would like to invite you for a delicious dinner on Friday 13 January 2017 during the exhibition ‘sparkling like the surface of the ocean at night’. The curator and several artists taking part in the current exhibition will join you for dinner and tell you more about their work.

Please make your reservation at info@garagerotterdam.nl.