Tribute to Sol LeWitt
iCOON traditionally honors minimalist artists from the 1960s every year. This year, it's Sol LeWitt. Four muralists and one 3D artist are showcasing their work at iCOON. Together with Marleen van Wijngaarden, founder of Rotterdam-based Murals Inc., Helma Vlemmings, curator of iCOON, selected the muralists: Nanna van Heest, Jelmer Noordeman, Ropp Schouten, and Sigmund de Jong. They will create one or more murals, both indoors and outdoors.
Joep Brouwer was the fifth artist, asked to create a connection between the four spaces of iCOON with his sculptures.
Sigmund de Jong
Sigmund de Jong is from Rotterdam and studied at the HKU Utrecht, ArtEZ Arnhem, and De Ateliers from 1980 to 1988. In his murals, "Wall Concepts," the color and lines relate to the architectural structure of the surrounding area. When a "Wall Concept" is installed in someone's home, the artwork is created through the participation of both parties. The interaction between the resident, the specific interior, and the artist creates an open and organic process. It is not only site-specific, but also incorporates constructive interaction on a social level. The "Wall Concept" is specific and therefore acquires a very special quality. It is all about the experience.
Sigmund de Jong will start working on his mural(s) at iCOON on August 16th. First to see on August 24.
