Paperwork and Snakepits by Idiots

by Idiots (Afke Golsteijn, Floris Bakker)
25 August until 26 September 2024

In recent years, the artist duo Idiots (Afke Golsteijn, Floris Bakker) has found its medium in dried plant structures, large pieces of tree bark, huge packs of moss and paper. As ever, the form is lyrical, colorful and lavish. The message, however, is unabatedly engaged. With the butterfly (symbol of transformation, death and rebirth) and the snake (symbol of good and evil, of life and death) as protagonists, this artist duo reminds us that all life – digital, analogue, human, plant and animal – are inextricably and endlessly bound up with each other. Man’s constructed network – in the embodiment of plastic cables and metal wickerwork – is only a small part of the infinitely knotted structure called planet earth. The human need to want to fathom (and control) the world is like the snake biting its tail.
A perpetual repetition of moves, wonderfully depicted by this magnificent Dutch artist duo.

You are cordially invited to join us at the festive opening of Paperwork and Snakepits by Idiots(Afke Golsteijn, Floris Bakker) on Sunday 25 August 2024, between 14.00 and 18.00 hrs at Galerie Door in Mariaheide.
Toast with us to the new work. Learn more about the ideas and artwork in a MEET & GREET with the artists.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Galerie Door visiting address:
Versantvoortstraat 1 (entrance Pastoor van Haarenstraat)
5464 TL Mariaheide
The Netherlands

opening hours:
Thursday 18 – 20
Friday and Saturday 11 – 18
and by appointment