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 40cmSign in to view price
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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. ...

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Hexagon Kannadi in Six Parts
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1.618 Rhombus, Brass (Thein n°3634)
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A possibility of an abstraction Circle Dance
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A possibility of an abstraction Circle Dance, 2012
Dodecagon Kannadi
Germaine Kruip
Dodecagon Kannadi, 2016
24 x 24cm
Kannadi (Four Triangles)
Germaine Kruip
Kannadi (Four Triangles), 2017
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Column Untitled
Germaine Kruip
Column Untitled, 2012
397 x 12 x 12cm
Kannadi (from Square to Circle in Even Numbers)
Germaine Kruip
Kannadi (from Square to Circle in Even Numbers), 2016
Counter Movement (mirrored/white)
Germaine Kruip
Counter Movement (mirrored/white), 2013
80 x 80 x 80cm
Untitled Circle Stainless Steel
Germaine Kruip
Untitled Circle Stainless Steel, 2023
121 x 35cm
360 Polyphony, Brass
Germaine Kruip
360 Polyphony, Brass, 2023
360 x 2.5cm
1.618 ellipse, dual resonance
Germaine Kruip
1.618 ellipse, dual resonance, 2022
85 x 65 x 25cm
Untitled Bronze Circle
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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. ...

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