Koolstof van Astrid van Rijn

F•ART will show new works from the series "Koolstof" by the versatile artist Astrid van Rijn, who graduated in 1993 from the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam in the direction of Autonomous Art. She is known for her work as a draftsman, painter, photographer and assemblage artist.

In these new works of art, van Rijn uniquely combines her love for photography and drawing. Although these disciplines seem to be separate at first glance, it is her ambition to integrate them. The result of this artistic quest can be seen in these latest, previously unexhibited works from the "Koolstof" series.

Astrid takes nature photos that serve as building blocks for creating a new biotope; these are digitally constructed and eventually combined into one image. When an interesting image has emerged, van Rijn begins the next phase: drawing with charcoal, conté, Siberian and pastel chalk over the photo.

About the gallery: MISHMASH is the name of a design studio, gallery and creative breeding ground in the centre of Rotterdam. Professional artists and designers are regularly invited under the name F•ART, Fine Art pop-up Rotterdam.