Building in a bunker was both a challenge and an opportunity
With concrete walls and no natural light, we had to think beyond traditional exhibition designs with photographs on the wall. We opted for freestanding 'light lanterns' containing lamps that illuminated the space, creating a mysterious atmosphere that perfectly complemented Vivian's stunning work. These light lanterns were designed to be flexible, dismountable, and reusable, with elements that could be repurposed after the exhibition.
This exhibition went beyond just image and atmosphere. Staf Eggermont’s soundscape brought the sea and the landscape to life, enhancing the profound impact of the artwork. The poetic texts by Dirk van Weelde added a literary dimension, turning the descent into the bunker into a multi-sensory experience, making visitors feel as if they had entered a captivating new world.
"The Landscape that I Know" shows how exhibition design goes beyond aesthetics. It demonstrates that it can also be a holistic experience that stimulates all the senses, enhancing the interaction between space, art, and the visitor.
"Then she herself becomes the sleepwalker, working on sheets of paper coated with yellow-green chemicals on tables by the tide line - covering them, scratching them, exposing them to daylight, before submerging them in the sea itself and drying them on the beach, until her hands and eyes, together with the seawater and the wind, dream into being mysterious Prussian blue landscapes on the spot"
- Dirk van Weelde
Check-out Vivian's website for more work: www.vivianammerlaan.com
