YOLO - The Transience of Life
In a fleeting world, what does it mean to live life to the fullest? This question is explored in the exhibition YOLO: The Transience of Life.
The exhibition features work by 3 artists who explore the theme of YOLO in different ways. Sara van Vliet (1998) focuses on the banality of life and absurdity of our existence. She shines a new light on the normal things in our lives. Her paintings depict the remains of conviviality and being together. Having a background as a top athlete, Van Vliet puts her inexhaustible energy into her large canvases, never afraid of a challenge. Building clear shapes in bright colors, she strives to create complex and absurd images.
Cees Krijnen (1969) is a multidisciplinary artist who’s work often explores themes of family, relationships and identity. In 1999, Krijnen won the Prix de Rome for his reality project Financing my Parents Divorce. He has since exhibited his work around the world, collaborating with many artists and institutions like Tate Modern in London. Krijnen's work has been praised for its honesty, intimacy, and humor. At UNKnowN Cees will sit in his Talking Chair and will answer life question of visitors. He will also pay a special tribute to his mother.
Tim Wunderink (1991) uses humor to explore the foolishness of life's transience. He is fascinated by the hidden beauty of everyday materials he finds on the streets and in thrift store. He transforms them into unexpected and striking objects. Wunderink's work is playful, but also has a deeper message. He shows that the ordinary can be beautiful, and that we should not take things for granted. YOLO The Transience of life is a powerful reminder that life is short and precious. It is a call to live to the fullest and to make the most of every moment.
