Gijs Frieling: Ruigoordkerk
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The church is the beating heart of Ruigoord. At the invitation of Ruigoord, Gijs Frieling painted the entire interior of the church, all the way up to the rafters. This eclectic mural depicts the ecosystem of Ruigoord—its history, sources of inspiration, and collaborations from around the world. Before he began, Frieling spoke with the artists, founders, and others(...)
Gijs Frieling: Ruigoordkerk
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The church is the beating heart of Ruigoord. At the invitation of Ruigoord, Gijs Frieling painted the entire interior of the church, all the way up to the rafters. This eclectic mural depicts the ecosystem of Ruigoord—its history, sources of inspiration, and collaborations from around the world. Before he began, Frieling spoke with the artists, founders, and others involved in Ruigoord. The result tells the story of the artist village—then and now. We see the places, beings, journeys, happenings, erudite and magical figures, and the movements connected to Ruigoord such as Provo, the Kabouters, the Insect Sect, and activist actions. In short, everything that has contributed to the identity and survival of Ruigoord over the years. Kingdom Ruigoord is a tribute to Ruigoord and everyone involved: its unique culture, community, and passionate spirit.
Contemporary Art Monographs
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Don’t be misled by the sweet pictures in pretty colours, for we’re dealing with a radical artist here. This anarchist in angel’s clothing contravenes a number of contemporary art’s unwritten laws. Gijs Frieling is a standard-bearer for ornament and decoration and he embraces exuberance. His representations are not minimal but maximal, as full as can be, and there’s always(...)
That very night in Max's room a forest grew...
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Don’t be misled by the sweet pictures in pretty colours, for we’re dealing with a radical artist here. This anarchist in angel’s clothing contravenes a number of contemporary art’s unwritten laws. Gijs Frieling is a standard-bearer for ornament and decoration and he embraces exuberance. His representations are not minimal but maximal, as full as can be, and there’s always room for an extra flower. Gijs couldn’t care less about the concepts of novelty and originality; on the contrary, he wants to work as unadventurously and predictably as possible. His paintings are jam-packed with repetition and he often falls back on the same elements. Also, he copies to his heart’s delight – his own work and that of others, in versions that are painted (on glass) or embroidered (by his mother) and the distinction between the copy and the original doesn’t interest him in the slightest. Moreover, his work is not critical but it is pleasing, it is incredibly beautiful, and on top of this he is a Christian.
Contemporary Art Monographs