The work of Nathalie Abbing at the Academy of Fine Arts made many heads turn
Swings and gallows hung from the beams at the old gunpowder storage house in the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. "My work is a reflection of how I feel.", explains Nathalie. Still, she does not want to shock people, but make them think. Lately her work has become somewhat milder, according to Nathalie.
In her art Nathalie opens up for a reflection on her own life. “The theme of my work is based on my own life and experiences. With the help of a variety of materials I give in to the inner urge to imagine my stories. The primary goal in my work is sharing experiences with the spectator so they can get a connection with my creations. My oeuvre consists of a broad range of disciplines and materials. Alongside working with dead animals and making golden sculptures, I create installations from mixed materials. Preferably custom made for a specific location, based on a conceptual idea. When appropriate, I like to give performances and I also make 2‑dimensional work; paintings in oils and acrylic paint and with textiles and photographical projects. Anything I can get my hands on for creating is more than a way of life for me.”
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The projects of Nathalie Abbing at the Academy of Fine Arts made many heads turn
Swings and gallows hung from the beams at the old gunpowder storage house in the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. "My work is a reflection of how I feel.", explains Nathalie. Still, she does not want to shock people, but make them think. Lately her work has become somewhat milder, according to Nathalie.
In her art Nathalie opens up for a reflection on her own life. “The theme of my work is based on my own life and experiences. With the help of a variety of materials I give in to the inner urge to imagine my stories. The primary goal in my work is sharing experiences with the spectator so they can get a connection with my creations. My oeuvre consists of a broad range of disciplines and materials. Alongside working with dead animals and making golden sculptures, I create installations from mixed materials. Preferably custom made for a specific location, based on a conceptual idea. When appropriate, I like to give performances and I also make 2‑dimensional work; paintings in oils and acrylic paint and with textiles and photographical projects. Anything I can get my hands on for creating is more than a way of life for me.”
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Paintings by candlelight
Paintings made by the visitors of the Market of Cultures by Candlelight
Performance Art
Performance-art is a conceptual art form where the artist uses her own body as a material. The artist plays a scene, usually without text, for an audience. The audience witnessing the performance undergo an experience that, after the performance is finished, remain only as a memory.
Nathalie is inspired by the performances of Marina Abramović.
Installation Art
An installation is a conceptual, three-dimensional artwork that consists of different elements put or placed together to form a new interpretation. An installation can create an experience as it revers to our own memories and senses.
The installations of the artist Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) are an inspiration for Nathalie.
Performance Art
Performance-art is a conceptual art form where the artist uses her own body as a material. The artist plays a scene, usually without text, for an audience. The audience witnessing the performance undergo an experience that, after the performance is finished, remain only as a memory.
Nathalie is inspired by the performances of Marina Abramović.
Installation Art
An installation is a conceptual, three-dimensional artwork that consists of different elements put or placed together to form a new interpretation. An installation can create an experience as it revers to our own memories and senses.
The installations of the artist Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) are an inspiration for Nathalie.
The Performance
Straight-jacket-Tablecloth
Nathalie Abbing’s performance in the Straight-jacket-Tablecloth finished with a big mess. Parts of the residue from the performance are placed together to form an installation, open for new interpretations. Now, the installation asks the question: What has happened?
A Video Presentation
Sometimes an Audio Visual Presentation can be an advantage. Audio Visual Aids are very useful for the teaching process, they are facilitators for making an explanation of a topic more engaging than a demonstration or illustrated talk
Video Presentation
All Ducklings
A looped video of a fairground attraction.
We all remember this; the excitement of the fairground with all its lights and sounds. Lucky Duck is a children’s favourite for more than 50 years with a ‘always prize’ format; Catch a duck, get a toy. Go back in time and get lost in the world of plastic ducks. The ducklings are going round and around in a never-ending circle. A recognisable rat-race. The longer you watch the video, the more you can identify with the ducks. The sounds of the fairground and the little ducks grow into one story