Obbe van der Weide

artistic research - autobiographical - conceptual - digital technology - experimental - installation - media - mural - objects - printing (3d) - residency - collaboration - sculpture - social - drawing - urban - video - science & technology - zine

We live in a time of Idolization; We seem constantly distracted by our persona.
My art is aware of commercial presentation and arises from a fear of alienation and body dysphoria caused by commercial and idealistic formatting.
For my practice it is important to see the usefulness of the embodiment of fears and emotions and of shared body awareness. It made me interested in the role of a monster; strategically using the body to communicate negative byproducts of our digital existence.
For me this has a cathartic effect and serves as a reflection on the sublimation in society.

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    • A SHATTERED BODY

    Exhibition / presentation

    IDOL

    • 16-11-2022 t/m 12-12-2022
    • In collaboration with: Pulchri Studio
    • Location: Lange voorhout 15, The Hague
    • “IDOL” "An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship. My idols are hypothetical objects of worship, with digital commerce as our god. It poses the question whether digital commerce is a modern god, and what morals and philosophies are entailed by this new god.” – Obbe van der Weide
    • https://www.pulchri.nl/nl/tentoonstellingen/obbe-van-der-weide-idol/

    Residence; SECRET

    Residencies / exchange

    • 18-10-2023 t/m 15-11-2023
    • In collaboration with: Ian Skervin
    • Location: SEKREET studio, Leiden
    • This dialogue will begin in October 2023, during which Obbe will stay in Ian's residence to initiate the work process and create new work. he will stay here for at least a month and the collaboration will continue until the end of the SPECTATOR/SPECTER/SPECTRUM exhibition.

    Acknowledgments

      Pricing

    • nomination Van ommeren De Voogt award

    • 2022
      Pricing

    • Membership and solo show Pulchri Studio

    • 2022
      Pricing

    • Membership and exhibition option Arti et Amicitiae

    • 2022
      Publication

    • Obbe's figurines often feel a little uncomfortable

    • 2022
    • Newspaper article in the Havenloods
    • The Havenloods - Jasmijn Mascini
      Publication

    • Obbe van der Weide and Sunhyo Mast introduce SHELLS

    • 2023
    • Digital publication
    • UITagenda Rotterdam - UITagenda Rotterdam
      Publication

    • Monsters, myths and the black hole

    • 2023
    • Article in Articula magazine
    • Arti et Amicitiae - Vivian Mac Gillavry
      Publication

    • obbe van der weide's 'IDOLS'

    • 2023
    • Article in Blast magazine
    • Noys Amsterdam - Noys Amsterdam