On the back of a trip to New England in the US, Renie Spoelstra has produced a startling set of drawings which signal a marked shift in subject matter. The artist has maintained her usual working process; first capturing landscapes on film and then selecting stills from which to start drawing. However following her visit to the north-eastern states of the US, which is known for its beautiful light and has a long history as film location (The Stepford Wives, What Lies Beneath, The Ice Storm, Wolf, etc…), her work has become permeated by new subject matter and novel locations embodying the same contained tension that so epitomises her work.
Opening
The opening of this show on the 28th of November will also see the launch of Renie Spoelstra’s new book ‘Darkness is a Place’. This beautiful, image-rich monograph, has been expertly designed by Ferry van Zijderveld (HOTEL) and is published by d’Jonge Hond. It includes an essay by Arno Kramer and interview with the artist by Hans den Hartog Jager. The latter will also officially present the book at 5.30 pm.