Tostiej
also known as Joost Knipping, is a valued color loving artist based in Leiderdorp.
His works delve deep into the intricate conflict between human behavior and animal instincts, with a focus on their implications in critical social situations and climate issues.
Tostiej picks unconventional canvasses, such as broken doors, for his paintings, and works with paint scraps to reduce his footprint.
Tostiej explores the complex tensions between protection and threat through a focus on face coverings and investigates the boundary between fashion and masquerade, using humor and vibrant colors to delve into the superficiality of masks. The project reflects on how these coverings can represent both safety and danger, making a statement about the duality of their role in society.
Materials: The centerpiece of this work is a reused barn door sourced from Kwintsheul. Along with this authentic piece, second-hand painting supplies were acquired via Marktplaats, aligning the project with the principles of circularity and sustainability.
Methods: Tostiej applies reused materials to craft an artwork that questions societal norms, creatively repurposing the barn door and discarded painting materials. By transforming these elements into something new, the project contributes to the circular economy, giving new meaning to old objects while reducing waste. The artistic process emphasizes reimagining materials and balancing humor with deeper commentary.
2800,-
Koets van Onderdrukking
Production Methods:
Disassembling, sanding, painting
Materials:
A forgotten wooden rocking horse, sander, tools, wall paint, painting materials, and markers
"This project confronts perceptions of the horse as merely an object without a soul and wood as a dead material. The rocking horse is disassembled and symbolically transformed, with the rocking part painted black to represent death, while the horse parts are painted red as symbols of pain and wounds.
The drawings depict human figures suffering under heavy burdens and symbols of exhaustion and slavery. This work highlights the reversal of roles and emphasizes the value of both human and animal life."
500,-
