JANINA BRUGMAN-LANDSMARK Sculptures exhibition

My name is Janina Landsmark, born on the sunny and colorful island of Curaçao. Working and experimenting with clay gives me a lot of peace and relaxation and with clay I can express myself, both in shape and color. The clay world is boundless.
For example, I create objects and abstract shapes that contain movement, I decorate the skin of my objects with many colors and structure.
I combine form and colors and these should delight me and the viewer. Shape and color should be in harmony and balance.
I get my inspiration from the beautiful and vibrant colors of the island of Curaçao. Both of the colorful houses and the folkloric costumes of the island.
I make my work from stoneware, clay or porcelain.
Color makes life happy and it helps you to get to know yourself. My work is a reflection of how I am and how I am in life. My language is the language of color, it is sparkling, warm, cheerful and positive.

Santiago Acosta Diaz
Hidden between volcanoes and in the forests of Gran Nicoya (Central America) resides a community, which has been making ceramics since many thousands of years. When the Spaniards discovered the site in 1503, they were in awe and deeply impressed by the sheer quality and beauty of these ceramics. Since then, art historians and connaisseurs regard the ceramic pieces originating from this region among America’s very best.

The tradition of ceramic-manufacturing has continued to exist and evolve until the present day. From the 90’s onwards, most ceramists have switched from producing utensils to creating art pieces in their own right. The superior quality, originality and pureness of the objects didn’t remain unnoticed. Since then, the greatest talents are represented in major museums worldwide. The most intricate and elaborate objects featuring infinately varying geometrical and nature inspired patterns continue to mesmerise peple from around the globe.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

EM Studio Gallery, Witte de Withstraat 4, Amsterdam, Netherlands