Just before a huge crowd came in on the opening night of the NockNock Art Fair, I had the chance to browse the various stands. I spoke to some familiar favorites, but also met a few new artists. NockNock distinguishes itself as a fair because the artists themselves showcase their work, without a gallery acting as an intermediary. At NOCKNOCK, you can meet all the artists and purchase their work on-site. NockNock originated from the NockNock ART platform, with the goal of giving artists the platform they deserve.
At many fairs I attend, I find myself drawn to the same things: photography and sculptural forms, although I certainly appreciate the other works on display. For this article I selected a few favourites of mine, a photo or two can be found in this article, and more at my NockNock Highlight on Instagram, including those of artist I recently saw at other exhibitions.
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Again capturing photos at exhibitions like this is never easy, so bare with the quality of some of the images.
Osiris
I also had the opportunity to see more of Osiris Hertman’s larger work. Last week I wrote an article about his new work and I had already seen a few of his mirror wall sculptures. The large table, combining two-direction rolled high-gloss stainless steel legs with Japanese Shou Sugi Ban style charred wood,was definitely my favourite piece shown at NockNock. More of what was shown can be found in Osiris Hertman reveals new creations at NOCKNOCK Art Fair and my NockNock Highlight on Instagram
Favourites from NockNock Art Fair
Sometimes, all it takes is a few photos hanging in a booth to immediately grab your attention. One of the most surprising photographers, and this is, of course, a personal experience, I found to be Mine Manap Turel. The colors and scenes in her photos, taken in Japan, immediately caught my eye. Read the story behind on her website: Mine Manap Turel Photography
Embody; Exhibition and a Photo book with Photography by Julia Dongstra celebrating the female body
Atelier van Schaijck is one of those long time favourites I previously showed her work during Amsterdam Ceramics the new platform for contemporary Ceramics More impressions in my NockNock Instagram highlight!
Eva van Asperen Paintings with natural earth pigment The Nature Inspired collection is inspired by nature, by the beauty of imperfection and invites moments of tranquility.
For Vogue, Zoe Karssen opened her archive and brought a selection of exclusive prints to the fair!
Black & White photography is probably one of my favourite The picture below made me think of when I went hitchhiking through France when I was a teenager, I am inspired to take out those old pictures and make a collage
Ilse Van Stolz brought a selection of Ceramics wall pieces to NockNock including artwork, some of which is framed with handmade frames by Marisa Klaster. Each frame is unique and custom-made from leftover moldings and inspired by the opulent frames of the Golden Age.
Mindscape #2 Stacked Sculptural work in travertine and paintings by Jeroen Broux
Loes Haverkort is a versatile artist who tells stories in many forms: on stage, in film and series, through music, and through photography.
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