Tag: Leonoor Ruigrok
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art in the Snow — Behind the Scenes
Lees verder: art in the Snow — Behind the ScenesBehind the scenes — photographing Icelandic Snowwhite in the snow Today there was snow in the Netherlands. A beautiful layer covered the bulb fields around us. Even the water was wrapped in a true blanket of snow, which I could gently push aside with the paddle. Normally, we use this boat to cross over with…
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Small Houses, Strong Winds
Lees verder: Small Houses, Strong WindsA quiet gallery morning at Gallery Twintig, where I hung new work from my Icelandic Houses series. Visitors asked about the story behind the small, resilient houses that stand firm in the wild Icelandic landscape. Their recognition of that hopeful strength reminded me why this theme continues to move me.
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Fragments of Now
Lees verder: Fragments of NowFragments of Now This page shows an ongoing flow of images, fleeting moments, gestures, works-in-progress, and traces of what I do and how I move through the world.What you see here is not always polished or explained. It lives in between projects, performances, and states of being.My Instagram feed functions as a digital sketchbook, a…
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new oil painting series
Lees verder: new oil painting seriesA sneak preview of a new oil painting art series.I work in small series and don’t repeat a series once it’s done. It comes as it comes, and I like to dive deeper into whatever I encounter along the way. While I’m working, inspiration can easily shift. Sometimes, even the theme changes because something else…
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Artist interview
Lees verder: Artist interviewIn December 2024, I was interviewed for ATM, an art magazine that focuses on the art world and creatives. Therefore, the interview was a great opportunity. To share more about my work, where I draw my inspiration from, and how I view contemporary art. Moreover, it was inspiring to have the chance to share my…
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Boat full of art, dogs, and family
Lees verder: Boat full of art, dogs, and family(Subtitle: Wine, BBQ, and art) First, gathering work for an atelierview and photo shoot was my task. The artworks were carefully packed and placed in the boat. However, the question arose: should the dog be included or not? Our dogs always want to join in! Meanwhile, the photographer dives into her gear in the small…
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EARTHY LAYERED
Lees verder: EARTHY LAYEREDBLUE DEUX MIXEDMEDIA I don’t create a lot of abstract artwork, but this piece is one of my favorites, showcasing earthy layered textures and structures. These textures and mixed media form the foundation of my ‘It’s Nature’ series, which prominently features the anthropomorphic creature ‘Deer’. Moreover, this series combines natural elements with symbolic storytelling, blending…
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Overcoming the Happy Socks of a bringer of disaster; an artstory
Lees verder: Overcoming the Happy Socks of a bringer of disaster; an artstory“My mother’s hand lay gently in my father’s. Who, upright and outwardly calm, paid attention to the speaker.It was in a small room for us alone, where words were no longer important. The speaker was certified and spoke sentences while his body slumped uncontrollably in his chair. His Happy Socks shone in painful and stark…
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Mixedmedia: Deer You
Lees verder: Mixedmedia: Deer YouLACE Ruigrok Title: Deer You Material: Mixed Media on paper Year: 2023
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Mixedmedia: Deer Knock
Lees verder: Mixedmedia: Deer KnockTitle: Deer Knock Mediums: Mixedmedia Materials: Paper Styles: Contemporary, Expressionism, Modern, Surrealism, Folk