01 Nov Wessel Verrijt
Drawing inspiration from folklore and myths, Verrijt entwined with ecological phenomena, Verrijt examines the intersection of human perception and ecological cycles. By examining phenomena like fairy rings through the lens of ancient stories, he juxtapose the magical status and reverence for nature found in these narratives with the current era of ecological imbalance, where everything is treated as a commodity for capitalistic and consumerist profit.
Wessel Verrijt, born in 1992 in Lierop Netherlands, explores in his work the boundary between the “living” and the “non-living,” seeking to soften this often rigid division, creating new connections between the two. By combining sculptural work with performance, Verrijt create “hybrid entities” where performers and sculptures merge, transforming static materials into active participants.