Encounter
In cities, it’s rare to see a shooting star. The light of capitals hides the majesty of the cosmos at night. Inspired by a Perseid meteor shower, the artist duo captures the beauty of these rare cosmic events, which have shaped countless rituals from the olden times until today. The Ancient Greeks used to wish upon a shooting star, and we still do that today - if we can see one.
Even though the night sky is masked by our city lights, Vendel & de Wolf put the stars within reach, so close we can nearly touch them, to make up for all wishes we no longer get to make.
About the artist
Paul Vendel and Sandra de Wolf met during their studies at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and have been working ever since. Their work, mostly installations, is often located in public spaces and is usually made especially for that location. The artists favour the use of recognisable and existing objects or materials.
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