The artwork features an arrangement of oval-shaped, beige-colored forms against a neutral background. The composition is structured, with the objects neatly organized in rows, creating a symmetrical and minimalist visual impact. The materials used appear to be natural, potentially stone or ceramic, suggesting a focus on tactile qualities and texture. The overall aesthetic conveys a sense of simplicity, order, and contemplation, inviting the viewer to consider the relationships between the individual elements and the larger whole. The artist's intention seems to be exploring the possibilities of form, material, and spatial arrangement within a refined, conceptual framework. ...
Through the artist's material explorations, Manon Wertenbroek examines the definition of a physical form and its limits, as well as what lies beyond the skin as an envelope. In so doing, she explores the duality of skin as an element that is both singular and relational, protective and permeable. Wertenbroek is always looking for materials and ways to cross the line between sentimentality and eroticism, using materials such as latex, leather, metal clasps, lights, and piercings. Her sculptures are often disembodied, suggesting bodies without taking on volume or form. In 2017, Wertenbroek received the Swiss Art Award from the Federal Office of Culture. ...
