#103

 

Every artist stands on the shoulders of many predecessors.   Through their artworks, I came to see the world better. In this almost endless line, there is one artist who is easily recognizable in my work. 

André Cadere was active between 1970 and his death in 1978. At that time you could have come across him at an opening with his mobile sculpture, his “barre ronde de bois”.   
The photo shows me with Hans Eijkelboom during an opening (March 23 2024) at the Kröller-Müller Museum.  

The mobile sculpture in my hand I call staff. The wood of this staff (#103) was felled by beavers and delivered to my studio by rivers. Staff #103 is in a private collection. 

André Cadere would have turned 90 this year.