“The sculpture titled ‘Sheltered Development’ expresses a great deal of velocity. The design is based on an angular U-shape that, due to the repetitive way of stacking, unfolds into a graceful dynamic beacon. A shape with a strong sense of movement which propels in an upward direction. A sculpture that has similarities with a DNA strand but just as much evokes associations of a spiralling staircase to an as-yet-unknown destination. A sculptural growth model showing a nomadic journey, with each step taken towards a brighter future. This particular way of stacking, creates a twisted shape with two tracks, creating a small space for shelter. A safe place that grows and moves with you as you walk around the artwork.”

This new limited edition sculpture titled ‘Sheltered Development’ forms the starting point for a new series of work. The proceeds of this edition will go towards future projects.

10% of each sculpture sold, will go towards preserving the work by Dutch sculptor Gerard Höweler who passed away in 2021. He has always been a shining example to me, a mentor in many ways, and has helped me throughout my career. He is definitely part of my sculptural DNA and has sheltered my development in many ways. To keep his work in the limelight, I’ve decided to put 10% of the proceeds aside for future exhibitions of his work or any other form of presentation. This will be done in collaboration with his family, galleries and befriended fellow sculptors.

This edition is offered in two sizes. Both made from MDF with a mat finish.

Dimensions:      27 (h) x 14 x 14 cm
Edition:              20
Price:                €750  >>>> now: €675 (valid till the end of May 2024)

Dimensions:      20.4 (h) x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
Edition:              20
Price:                €550  >>>> now: €495 (valid till the end of May 2024)

* a 10% discount will be given if you purchase more than one sculpture

The multiple will be available from the 15th of April. It will be signed and numbered and issued with a certificate of authenticity. Costs of transportation within The Netherlands are included in the price. We do however ship worldwide so do contact the studio for more information.

On the 6th of Januari an article about Chris and his life as a sculptor, was published in two Dutch newspapers.
The ‘AD‘ , a national newspaper and ‘De Stentor‘ which focuses on regional matters.

My latest large-scale work ‘VOGELVRIJ’, made of German sandstone, was recently unveiled in Germany. The two part work was placed in a wonderful green space near the town of Schmalenberg. One part is a small sculptural space allowing someone to enter. On the back of the largest piece, the title can be read as braille. Not as elevated bumps but as holes that act as fensters. One can see through the language of the visually impaired and catch a glimpse of the unrestricted free space that surrounds the sculpture. Placed at a distance from the building, lies a rough piece of the same sandstone. A silent witness of time and a beacon of origin.

Last week marked the installation of my latest large-scale work ‘VOGELVRIJ’ in German sandstone. The two part work was placed in a wonderful green space near the town of Schmalenberg (DE). One part is a small sculptural space allowing someone to enter. On the back of the largest piece, the title can be read as braille. Not as elevated bumps but as holes that act as fensters. One can see through the language of the visually impaired and catch a glimpse of the unrestricted free space that surrounds the sculpture. Placed at a distance from the building, lies a rough piece of the same sandstone. A silent witness of time and a beacon of origin.

The sculpture will be unveiled at the end of this month. Some landscaping still needs to be done in the meantime, and afterwards the sculpture will be documented in detail. More about this project will be shared on a later date.

A small wall sculpture of mine will be on view at Museum Pfalzgalerie Kaiserslautern in Germany together with work by Christian Hinz (DE), Birgit Cauer (DE), Aleksandar Eftimovski (MK) and Markus Sauermann (DE). On view from 30/7/20223 – 27/8/2023.

This year has almost come to an end. It has been a year full of contrasts. Making the 50 ton concrete sculpture for the Anningahof Estate and Sculpture Park, installing the Blue Letters Archive sculpture in my hometown Zwolle and to wrap up the year, adding a large granite sculpture to the Sculpture Route Zeist. Looking forward to working on new projects at home and abroad.