Fr11slân through the eyes of Vermeer
Galerie Autrevue
Apr. 26, 2025, 12:00 am
2 p.m opening of the exhibition with lecture about the community event by Gabriëlle Westra and Randolph Algera, the artists of the paintings and this project. Fr11slân through the eyes of Vermeer is a cultural ‘Elfstedentocht’ in paintings, made in the style of Vermeer, with innovating elements.
Gabriëlle Westra and Randolph Algera will exhibit their work from 2 September to 29 October in the Vermeer Centrum Delft. From Heerenveen, both artists – together with Arcadia – have started a cultural project that stands for the power of imagination and community: the project ‘Fr11slân through the eyes of Vermeer’. Within this context they painted neighborhoods and residents from the eleven Frisian cities in an innovative setting à la Vermeer.
The stories from these cities and neighbourhoods are translated into paintings and portraits in the style of Vermeer. Randolph and Gabriëlle do not pretend to be a Vermeer, but like to be inspired by the master of light. There is philosophizing about what it would be like if Vermeer had lived in Friesland. What cityscapes would he have painted? What women, men and children would he have portrayed? They will work on these special questions as artists. A total of eleven paintings are made: Randolph made five cityscapes, Gabriëlle five portraits and one work of both artists together.
More about this project: www.autrevue-evenementen.com
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