José Knippenberg-Fronen

objects

All my artworks are products of my mind and feeling. The desire to make spatial 3-D objects and installations with organic forms stems from an inner force, a life force, an optimism. I make objects from all kinds of natural materials in combination with recycled ones. In 2013, I came into contact with stainless steel for the first time, with which I designed “De Hoekse Vogel” for Hoek van Holland, which has since been placed in 10 prominent locations. From that time on it has fascinated me enormously to design elegant objects with this material, which challenge gravity and play with light, air and space. I continue to inspire myself and broaden my horizons by going beyond my daily experiences and being open to new challenges. The art wall is another example of this.
I like it when my art connects people. Tells a story, promotes social cohesion.
My objects translate my personality and the values ​​to which I attach.

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    • Artwork : "The Corner Bird"

    Task

    • 13-12-2013 t/m 05-03-2015
    • In collaboration with: The borough of Hoek van Holland
    • Location: Berghaven, Zeeplein, Emmaboulevard, D vd Burgweg 2x, Strandweg, Hillweg, Langeweg, Hoekse Baan, Strandboulevard., Hoek van Holland
    • The Hoekse Vogel is a stainless steel object, standing on historic bollards from the old Berghaven. It is the logo of Hoek van Holland and is located in 10 prominent locations. Rotterdam Tourist Information has labeled it an icon. (dimensions: 170x155x155 on posts of 3 meters height)

    Art screen: The Heart Rhythm of 's Gravenzande. Permanent artwork in public space.

    Task

    • 08-06-2019 t/m 31-12-2029
    • In collaboration with: BPD Development BV Delft
    • Location: Graaf Willem II street, 's Gravenzande
    • It is a stainless steel work of art of over 25 meters long and 2.50 high. The history of 's Gravenzande from 1246 is depicted along a heart rhythm line. Through 17 panels and 13 images, the light shines through the cut lines and the shadows reflect on the street. Permanent public art

    Hi Hare! Steel artwork in public space

    Exhibition / presentation

    • 10-06-2021 t/m 23-10-2022
    • In collaboration with: www.stichtingkunstplaats.nl
    • Location: Bonnenpolder, near Hoek van Holland, Rotterdam
    • Artistic cycling and walking route with photos of works of art and poetic texts

    LED runners

    Task

    • 11-09-2021 t/m 31-01-2030
    • In collaboration with: Vitis Wellbeing
    • Location: Experience garden, house of the neighbourhood, Hoek van Holland, Rotterdam
    • Art installation of 17 stainless steel LED runners in public space. On September 11, 2021, Mayor Abhoutaleb performed the unveiling and read the accompanying poem: What an honor!

    Kingfisher

    Task

    • 01-07-2020 t/m 01-01-2030
    • Location: Breeding company, Naaldwijk
    • Stainless steel organic artwork on semi-curved stand. Placed outdoors.

    FORWARD!

    Task

    • 24-06-2022 t/m 30-06-2023
    • In collaboration with: Organization "Team Westland"
    • Location: , Westland
    • This trophy is formed from aluminum wire and fixed in cast epoxy, placed on a slate pedestal. The image shows one of a series of 50 with 3 different themes, namely The Cyclist, The Runner and The Hands-out of the Sleeves. This trophy is awarded annually to participants who have volunteered for Team Westland for 5 years.

    Acknowledgments

      Scholarship

      Pricing

    • Winning design for a work of art in public space: "De Hoekse Vogel". now an icon of Hoek van Holland and placed in a mooring route at 10 locations.

    • 2013
      Pricing

    • Winner of a design competition to create an artificial screen made of stainless steel; The assignment is a partition wall with a length of 27 meters and a height of 2.50 meters in the public space. This artwork was unveiled on 19-06-2019: "The heart rhythm" of 's Gravenzande depicts the timeline of this town from 1246 to 2019 on 17 panels.

    • 2019
      Collection

    • In the public space along the "Kingfisher Route"

    • 2018, Asperen
      Collection

    • "glance" solo exhibition in Kunsthuis 18

    • 2014, Naaldwijk
      Publication

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