Yvette van den Boogaard

Lives and works in Unterkatz, Germany

Artist statement

Yvette's artistic journey centers on helping objects undisguise themselves, revealing their authentic essence as an integral, but often overlooked, part of the human experience. Objects quietly carry imprints of our stories, memories, and burdens as they traverse our lives. Through meditation and profound empathy, Yvette reweaves the narratives, crafting a mesmerizing visual poetry that beckons contemplation. Her metamorphosed artefacts possess a blend of archaeological intrigue and personal resonance. The narratives are specific to the object themselves, but a shared experience is invoked, inviting us to forge a deeper bond with our belongings, ourselves, and one another.

Artwork

• Pray, 2023. Found materials, prayer cushions
• Pray 2, 2023. Found materials, prayer cushions, acrylic paint
• Soul, 2023. Found materials, blind
• Struggle on, 2023. found materials, crutch, ski, part of chair and vacuum cleaner
• Family portrait, 2023. Found materials, lids of empty paint containers
• Limit, 2023. Found materials, empty paint container, canvas, acrylic paint