2022 material: rosewood, epoxy, metal dimensions: 350 x 80 x 80 George Floyd When I watched the murder of George Floyd on television (May 25, 2020), it was clear immediately that this marked a turning point in world history. It shocked the world and it shocked me. Worldwide protests started and I too felt the … Read More
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Judas
2022 materials: bronze, concrete dimensions: 85 x 100 x 70 cm The betrayal of Judas What would have happened without the betrayal of Judas? Would Christianity have been so widely spread without the martyrdom of Jesus? In his book The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, José Saramago answers this question. In this novel, Judas is … Read More
Point of View
2020 material: epoxy, stainless steel hinges dimensions: 120 x 55 x 65 cm We don’t see the world as it is, we see the world as we are.
Universe / Self-portrait 45
2015 materials: gold 18 carats, wood, glass, silver, lead dimensions: 40 x 30 x 25cm Universe / Self-portrait 45 is the basis of the Universe project. This casing cast in gold encloses an identical image of the physical space within my skull, and appears to have the characteristics of a reliquary. This inner space has … Read More
Attraction / Self-portrait 30
While seated the viewer can watch this video installation, which shows a reversed process of creation. In the video, silver-grey balloons with cast parts of Berger’s skeleton attached descend from a cloudy sky. Then the sun emerges, encouraging viewers to question if Man’s ‘place’ is actually between heaven and Earth. 2014screen, 27 minutes production: Annick … Read More
Don’t be afraid of becoming a bench / Self-portrait 28
2014 material: marble mortar dimensions: 200 x 45 x 45 cm
Vanitas / Self-portrait 35
2014 material: sealing wax, wood, perspex dimensions: 160 x 140 x 120cm
Ego Vivo / Self-portrait 25
2013 material: bronze, concrete dimensions: 820 x 180 x 180cm Holding one’s own bones in his hands was one thing, building a monument to celebrate one’s life another. First erected in 2013 at Blickachsen 9, Frankfurt this monument was presented as part of the Skeleton project. At present (temporary) on view in the gardens of … Read More
Skeleton / Self-portrait 20
2012 materials: gold 18 carats, ebony, glass dimensions: 50 x 30 x 20cm Photographs on location: Museum Vrolik, Amsterdam The skeleton as relic The veneration of relics has a rich history; in art we see examples of it throughout the ages. In this project I will explore the different manifestations and in particular the phenomenon … Read More
David / Self-portrait 11
2009 materials: bronze, concrete dimensions: 210 x 75 x 70cm How must the view from David’s perspective have been? And how has this fantasy become a political instrument?David, the embodiment of heroism, has many faces. An ‘icon of heroism’, enlargement as a conscious stylistic device, A trial of strength between an icon of art … Read More