4th Dreamscape Edition in Amsterdam
February 26th, 2010 by Leo Plaw
The largest exhibition of Imaginary Realism in the Netherlands opens on Saturday the 13th of March. This new edition of Dreamscape features over forty artists representing contemporary expressions of Magical Realism, Fantastic Realism, Surrealism and Visionary Realism. On exhibit are paintings, drawings and sculptures made by new great masters and emerging talent. During the vernissage on the 13th the book Dreamscapes 2010 will also be presented.
Once again Dreamscape introduces the latest developments in the field of Imaginary Realism with success. The vernissage from the previous Dreamscape exhibition attracted over a thousand visitors. The upcoming Dreamscape exhibition is introducing a subtle shift from the traditional to more playful, dark and illustrative sides of the movement. Traditional Imaginary Realism is represented by international masters such as Victor Safonkin (also the guest of honor of the Dreamscapes book), Lukas Kandl, David Bowers, Siegfried Zademack, Herman Smorenburg and Gerard Di Maccio. The new dark side of the movement can be found in the works of Steve Mitchell, Frank C. Hauser, Jan Tervoort and Pedro de Kastro. Historical tales, Bosch scenes and bizarre visions are reflected in the work of Micha Lobi, Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk (Cirque de Pepin), Patrick Woodroffe, Gil Bruvel, Jef Bertels and Tomek Setowski. The Dreamscape exhibition offers all of this and much more, from the ambiguously cute figures of Shiori Matsumoto, Escher-like worlds of Peter Gric, and masterly drawings of Laurie Lipton, to surprising work by newcomers Pit and Menunana. Both websites www.cabinodd.com and www.imaginaryrealism.com offer a good foundation and survey of the Dreamscape artists, as well a full list of those participating.
Dreamscape is organized by Marcel Salome (Imaginary Editions) and Ella Buzo (Cabinodd Collections). Both have joined forces in developing the Dreamscape concept, driven by a large and growing network of collectors and artists. Dreamscape strives to provide a representative image of artists who have achieved the techniques of the old masters and also expose the varied styles of Imaginary Realism. This upcoming exhibition is a fusion of renowned and emerging talent; its unique perspective is a simple ‘must see’ for anyone interested in Imaginary art.
During the vernissage on Saturday, March 13, the book Dreamscapes 2010 will be presented featuring the Russian artist Victor Safonkin as guest of honor. Safonkin’s fiery painting technique and imagination are well established within the field. The publication, issued by Imaginary Editions, features sixty eight international artists, forty of which are participating in the exhibition. Both the Dreamscape exhibition and book launch Saturday, March 13th at 14.00. The opening is free and the exhibit can be viewed up until March 21. Don’t miss it!
Location of the Dreamscape exhibition: Loods 6 Bagagehal KNSM laan 143 1019 LB Amsterdam The Netherlands Opening hours 13 – 21 March 2010: Monday – Friday: 13.00 – 18.00 Saturday and Sunday: 11.00 – 20.00 Entrance: 3 euro, except the opening on March 13 from 14.00 – 18.00 More information: www.cabinodd.com / www.imaginaryrealism.com
Participating artists: Arnold Jongkind, Bodi, Daniel Merriam, David Bowers, Frank C. Hauser, Gerard Di Maccio, Gerd Bannuscher, Gil Bruvel, Helene Terlien, Herman Smorenburg, Igor Grechanyk, Imke Meester, Jake Baddeley, Jan Tervoort, Jef Bertels, Jose Parra, Karol Bak, Laurie Lipton, Leon Keer, Lukas Kandl, Menunana, Micha Lobi, Michael Whelan, Ole Ahlberg, Olivier Zappelli, Pit, Patrick Woodroffe, Pedro De Kastro, Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk, Peter Gric, Shiori Matsumoto, Siegfried Zademack, Sjaak Kieft, Steve Mitchell, Tomasz Alen Kopera, Tomek Setowski, Ton de Kruijk, Ton Haring, Victor Safonkin, Yu Sugawara
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