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AN VAN HENTENRJIK | Excitement (Zoom Exclusive)
ARTIST | An Vanhentenrjik
BASED IN | Belgium
TITLE | Excitement
SIZE | 240 x 280 x 85 mm
This bowl was inspired by idea of excitement in life, both the positive and the negative. The text is an extract from the song: "What’s so funny ‘bout peace, love and understanding" by Nick Lowe. The text was written in sumi ink on white zerkal paper. Then the outside is coloured with acrylic ink and the inside with sumi ink. The bowl is sewn to keep its shape.
MEDIUM | Zerkal paper, sumi ink, acrylic ink
STARTING BID (Prices are in USD) | 150
BIDDING PLATFORM | Zoom Exclusive
ARTWORK CODE | AV_EXCITEMENT
About the Artist
An Vanhentenrjik started calligraphy in 1988/1989, and became a professional calligrapher in 1996. She has been teaching calligraphy for 30 years, an occupation which she loves. Through this, she has impacted the development of calligraphy in the Flanders. In 2001, she created her first paper bowl, and has not stopped making these iconic, collectible pieces. In 2007, she designed the organic Kalliandra script, written with the pointed pen. In 2018, she won the prestigious calligraphy competition ‘De Grote prijs Kalligrafie 2018 in Westerlo/Belgium’. In 2023, An created the Juliette script and named it after her daughter. In recent years, An is focusing on her personal calligraphy work and hopes to create more alphabets. In recent years she has exhibited several times in Belgium. Her works were also published in calligraphy magazines such as Scriptores, Letter Arts Review, and The Edge (UK). Many of her works are owned by museums and private collectors.