Atelier Van Lieshout

The Beginning of Everything (blue)

2016

Mixed media
97 x 75 x 200 cm

Molecules and atoms are sculptor Joep van Lieshout’s most recent obsession. They hold his imagination because he is currently researching the origin of matter, material and form. In addition, he is working on the development of a nuclear power plant, as part of a vision on a new, ecological, high-tech society. This has inspired him to create a series of artworks which take the structure of molecules as a source of inspiration. The works, however, area literal reference, but offer a sculptural interpretation, an artistic and contemporary version of the abstracted scientific structure.

The molecule represents Glucose (C6H12O6), the primary source of energy for human life.  Glucose is a key element for human life. Without glucose, nothing would function: neither the brain, intelligence, thought, muscles, movement or sports. Without energy, not only our lives but also our machines and our cities would come to a standstill – with great, empty, eternal stillness as the result. Energy is the vital force which drives our world, brings it its color, its joy, its vibrancy, its life. It is literally ‘the beginning of everything’.

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