Harley Davelaar: O Mother Mine
EX-BUNKER
Wilhelminapark 24a
3581 NE Utrecht, The Netherlands
Until January 3, 2016.
Tirzo Martha on Harley Davelaar
In the past nine years, a lot of young talent has passed through the preparation, training and guidance of the IBB (Instituto Buena Bista Curacao enter for Contemporary Art) before continuing their studies at the different art academies in The Netherlands. This guidance from the IBB does not end in Curacao. It continues during their studies at these academies. This is how we keep a tight relation with the students in order to follow and support their growth and also encourage them to come back to Curacao and contribute to the development of visual arts and culture.
O Mother Mine, 2015.
Installation View, 2015 (with work of David Bade).
Installation View, 2015.
This is how I experienced Harley Davelaar (Curacao, 1993), developing his work from aluminum foil body parts and sculptures to his now big, plaster three-dimensional works and videos. Harley finished his art academy education in 2015 and is now working on a new series for different exhibitions and also as preparation for his follow-up study for a master’s degree. I see a steady development in his work and a growth in his awareness of space, material and composition.