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Steentijd by artist Lynn van der Vleuten (Eindhoven) explores the shifting value of the brick.
The physical installation highlights how the load-bearing function of this centuries-old building block has evolved into a purely decorative one.
"Even a brick wants to be something." - Louis Kahn
Those who step into ‘Steentijd’ discover a poetic reappraisal in which
the brick is placed upon a pedestal.
Balancing on steel wire, unique cylinders with vibrant color nuances, composed at varying heights, reveal a new bond.
Steel platforms form a subtle, pyramid-like gradient that elevates the work, making the installation visually float.
In doing so, the building block transcends its former, largely lost,
load-bearing function.
Illuminated from different perspectives, a fascinating interplay unfolds:
each element shines as a celebrated individual and simultaneously asserts its power as a collective.
This serene tribute invites you to look anew at the pure essence and rich history of this timeless material.
About Lynn van der Vleuten
For Lynn, the melancholic still life of a pile of surplus bricks, far removed from their rich history, served as the foundation for new bonds.
The resulting sculptures and spatial installations invite this age-old bearer to redefine its own balance.
