A reconstruction of objects and the things they carry & Structures within invisible spaces

In my practice I question how memories transform into their own being, how they develop through time and are in constant interaction with imagination. The body of work I developed during my residency at Taidetila Muijala, was made with the old granary storage in mind; a very atmospheric space with little daylight. Each painting contains parts of buildings, structures and objects from my memories. Even though a building is in need of a stable construction in order to be functional, a memory is often unstructured and inevitably changing through time. The connection between these two elements has intrigued me during my process and resulted in a series of paintings, which were partly integrated into a sculptural work.

The residency was supported by Mondriaan Fonds Voucher Development

Exhibition text:

‘The body of work shown in the Granary, titled ‘A Reconstruction of Objects and the Things They Carry & Structures Within Invisible Spaces’, encompasses a fascination for magical narratives and their endless sense of longing. These elements take shape in the dreamlike landscapes Catelijne paints. Objects from her memories transform and develop into beings of their own, who interact with the surroundings and structure of the old grain storage.’