Tulip mania

TULIPS AND SPOUTS

a Tribute to the delft spout vase

Elizabeth Kleinveld

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ARTIST’S STATEMENT Elizabeth Kleinveld “Art is life seen through man’s craving for perfection and beauty’ --Paul Outerbridge

Art for me is about creative self-expression and storytelling. Whether I weave my tale with words, on canvas, mixed media or through the lens, I am always telling a story. An observer of the world around me, art allows me to respond to what I’m taking in.

While some of my work is indeed my striving to express the beauty in front of me, other work may express just the opposite. My latest series of Flower Portraits is indeed an aim to focus on the inherent beauty of the flower itself as a reminder of the importance of enjoying the small things in life. As I walk down the streets of Amsterdam, I see a symphony of flowers on almost every block. Often, I find myself being intoxicated by their beauty, allowing me to be absorbed by the moment. Before Hurricane Katrina, experiencing moments of carpe diem were few and far between.

I am also creating art to transform my reality and to play with the way I look at things. If I feel overwhelmed by the vicissitudes of life due to tragedies such as Katrina or situations for which I feel I have no control, making art allows me to feel I’ve regained a semblance of control, just enough to be able to respond to what is happening, instead of feeling victimized by it. Art, therefore, allows me to make sense of what feels senseless, thereby transforming my energy and reality in a positive way.

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cover Tulip Mania XX page 1 Tulip Mania VI & Tulip Mania V (R) page 2 Royal Delft I & Royal Delft V page 3 Royal Delft IV page 4 Royal Delft VII page 5 Royal Delft III & Royal Delft II page 6 Tulip Mania XV page 7 Tulip Mania VIII & Tulip Mania VIV page 8 Tulip Mania XXIV page 9 Tulip Mania XXI & Tulip Mania XXII page 10 Tulip Mania XXV & Royal Delft VIV page 11 Tulip Mania XVIII page 12 Artist’s Statement

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All images Š Elizabeth KleinVeld 2008 Contact: katrinafied@gmail.com +31 (0) 648495222