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Claudy Jongstra
Spring of Light 1 and 2
Claudy Jongstra (1963) is known worldwide for her monumental artworks and installations, whose organic surfaces and nuanced tones reflect her masterful innovations in the age-old technique of making wool felt. In 2001, Jongstra established her studio in the rural north of the Netherlands, where she started an ecological experiment in the local landscape. With the preservation of a herd of rare, native Drenthe heath sheep (the oldest breed in Northern Europe) and the cultivation of a specialized botanical collection garden for dyers, Jongstra creates a fully sustainable chain that culminates in her artworks. Commissioned by the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Jongstra designed several large works.
Spring of Light 1, 2016
Wool-felt; Drenthe heather wool, mohair, merino, silk, cotton; Natural paint pigments: walnut, onion peels, indigo, natural whites and greys.
Spring of light 2, 2016
Wool-felt; Drenthe heather wool, mohair, merino, silk, cotton; Natural paint pigments: walnut, onion peels, natural white and gray tones, onion peels + indigo overdye.
These works are located in the waiting room of outpatient clinic 1.
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Claudy Jongstra (1963)Z.T., 2016
Wool-felt; Drenthe heather wool, mohair, merino, silk, cotton; Natural paint pigments: walnut, onion peels, natural white and gray tones, onion peels + indigo overdye.
Both of these large tapestries are located in the hospital's large meeting rooms.
These works are not publicly accessible.
