Mikkel
Michael “Mikkel” Olthof is a Leiden-based ROEM member known for his boundary-pushing creations. With a keen eye for blending science, engineering, design, and art, Mikkel crafts mesmerizing artworks that challenge perception and evoke wonder.
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In The Spotlight
In The Spotlight
Materials:
Reused: stage light, tripod, security camera, old TVs
New: cables
Production Process:
connecting the components to create an interactive installation that reflects the viewer's image with intentional glitches
"In The Spotlight" reveals the thin line between being in the spotlight and living under constant surveillance. A stage light on a tripod films the area in front of two old CRT televisions, allowing viewers to see their own reflection. The glitches and imperfections in the image symbolize how cameras and the internet can distort reality. In an era where everything ends up online and celebrities are relentlessly followed, this piece invites reflection on our obsession with visibility, control, and the distortion of truth.
€2800,-
S p a c e T i m e
Materials:
Clock and mirror from the thrift store, LED lights, and foils from the store.
Production Process:
An antique clock is fitted with an inlaid mirror and mirror foil on the glass, with LED lights placed in between.
"SpaceTime combines a standing clock with an infinity mirror inside the cabinet. This symbolizes the inseparable connection between space and time. While the clock displays the passage of time, the cabinet creates an infinite depth in space.
The interplay between the ticking seconds and the endless reflections invites contemplation on how time and space permeate each other, together forming the fabric of our universe. The work explores the infinity of both time and space and how they collectively shape our perception of reality."
€2500,-
Large Phenakistoscope (LP)
Large Phenakistoscope (LP)
Materials:
Turntable and LP from the thrift store, electronics, magnets, old laptop battery
Production Methods:
The needle of the turntable is replaced with LED lights, which blink through magnets and a sensor integrated into the player. With some 3D prints, everything is brought together.
"The phenakistoscope, one of the oldest forms of animation and a precursor to cinema, creates the illusion of moving images by synchronizing light flashes with pictures. This old turntable offers a perfect basis to reintroduce the concept!"
€ 495,-
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