A Shadow Cloud, at the still point of the turning world

Germaine Kruip

A Shadow Cloud, at the still point of the turning world, 2005110 x 40 x 40cmPrice on Request
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seventy-eight 35-mm slides showing found photographic images, 400-watt slide pro- jector, 16-second interval, looped.The approach
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The landscape depicted in the image is a vast, rugged terrain dominated by a large, dark hill or mountain. The overall composition features a mix of earthy tones, with the dark silhouette of the landform contrasting against the bright, clear sky. The scene suggests a remote, desolate environment, with few visible signs of human presence. The artistic style appears to capture the natural, untamed beauty of the landscape through its emphasis on the dramatic shape and shadow of the prominent geological feature. This artwork likely aims to convey a sense of the grand, imposing scale of the natural world and its enduring presence. ...

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Germaine Kruip
Artist
Germaine Kruip
B.1970, Dutch

Germaine Kruip has been engaged in creating art that blends time, space, and perception. Over the past two decades, her practice pursuits have delved into tension between visual arts and the stage through a blend of architectural, sculpting, and performance work. Drawing inspiration from Abstract Art and Minimalism, and inheriting a spiritual tradition, Kruip creates a tension between the materials’ physical form and its deeper, underlying meanings. Despite the simplicity of her forms, her work possesses a strong sense of beauty, which is achieved through the interplay of reflections, shadows, and the way light interacts with the pieces, both naturally and artificially With the use of light, motion, and geometric motifs, her work expands the possibilities of abstraction. By manipulating the object's surroundings, Kruip creates a powerful impact, turning the work into a stage and fostering a spiritual, meditative atmosphere that stimulates the viewer's perception. ...

Germaine Kruip: Artworks
Untitled Circle Stainless Steel
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The Illuminated Wind, Udone-shima
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360 Polyphony, Brass
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Hexagon Kannadi in Six Parts
Germaine KruipHexagon Kannadi in Six Parts, 2023Price on Request
1.618 ellipse, dual resonance
Germaine Kruip1.618 ellipse, dual resonance, 202230000 EUR
1.618 Rhombus, Brass (Thein n°3634)
Germaine Kruip1.618 Rhombus, Brass (Thein n°3634), 2021Price on Request
Untitled Bronze Circle
Germaine KruipUntitled Bronze Circle, 20199000 EUR
Square and Circle Kannadi Triptych
Germaine KruipSquare and Circle Kannadi Triptych, 201915000 EUR
Kannadi, Square and Circle Sequence
Germaine KruipKannadi, Square and Circle Sequence, 201945000 EUR
Diamond
Germaine KruipDiamond, 2018150000 EUR
Circle
Germaine KruipCircle, 20184900 EUR
Drop
Germaine KruipDrop, 201720000 EUR
Rhombus
Germaine KruipRhombus, 2017Price on Request
Counter Movement White, Mirrored
Germaine KruipCounter Movement White, Mirrored, 201318000 EUR
Counter Composition II
Germaine KruipCounter Composition II, 200835000 EUR
A Shadow Cloud, at the still point of the turning world
Germaine KruipA Shadow Cloud, at the still point of the turning world, 2005Price on Request
A possibility of an abstraction Circle Dance
Germaine KruipA possibility of an abstraction Circle Dance, 2012Price on Request
Dodecagon Kannadi
Germaine KruipDodecagon Kannadi, 2016Price on Request
Kannadi (Four Triangles)
Germaine KruipKannadi (Four Triangles), 2017Price on Request
Column Untitled
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The approach
Gallery
The approach
London

The Approach is co-directed by Jake Miller and Emma Robertson. Located in Bethnal Green above The Approach Tavern, for over twenty years it has operated an internationally recognised programme from its East London base. The gallery is known for discovering artists and establishing their careers as well as making inter-generational curated group shows a strong focus. The list of represented artists includes the Estates of important overlooked female artists Heidi Bucher and Maria Pinińska Bereś, as well as seminal British collage artist John Stezaker, together with established and emerging artists including Magali Reus, Peter Davies, Lisa Oppenheim, Sandra Mujinga, Pam Evelyn, Sara Cwynar, Sam Windett and Caitlin Keogh. Over the years the gallery has operated parallel programmes in additional gallery spaces in London’s West End (The Approach W1) and in Shoreditch (The Reliance). The gallery is currently based solely in its original East End location and continues to expand its programme, showcasing its represented artists in the main gallery space, and both represented and non-represented artists in The Annexe, a smaller, more experimental space at the back of the building. ...