Art Island

FORTEILAND IJMUIDEN

Willem Baars Projects is delighted to announce its participation at Art Island, a captivating art fair held within the walls of a historical fortress on Forteiland IJmuiden.

During Art Island, Willem Baars Projects will demonstrate a diverse selection of artists:

Among the artists, we are proud to present Emo Verkerk, renowned for his portraits in which he embodies his vision of the individual, rather than aiming for a mere faithful resemblance; Morgan Betz, whose intricate works show a delicate playful balance between abstraction and figuration, form and subject; and the internationally acclaimed Keren Cytter, whose thought-provoking and unconventional art challenges traditional narratives.

Additionally, we are glad to introduce several sculptures by Joost van den Toorn and Rob Birza, whose works offer a unique exploration of form and concept.

During the fair, we will also exhibit a meticulous reconstruction of a wall from the studio of one of the most renowned Dutch artists, Klaas Gubbels, showcasing a series of almost similar still-lifes which are described by Gubbels as “Super saaie stillevens”. The small variations of the alike compositions show the endless possibilities of what he can do with colour and form, turning simple objects into art.

The unique setting, where more than 35 leading galleries come together, will add an enchanting backdrop to the diverse range of artworks on display.

Artworks

Keren Cytter, Calendar B, 2022-23

Keren Cytter, Calendar B, 2022-23

blue liner on 12 sheets of paper
68.2 x 69 cm (total)
Serban Savu, Ring Road I, 2007

Serban Savu, Ring Road I, 2007

signed and dated on the reverse
oil on canvas
30 x 40 cm
Klaas Gubbels, Rose.m.houtskool, 2016

Klaas Gubbels, Rose.m.houtskool, 2016

signed and dated lower right
oil on canvas
55 x 60 cm
Joost van den Toorn, Voorwaarts!, 2022

Joost van den Toorn, Voorwaarts!, 2022

edition 1 out of 3
bronze
54 x 48 x 16 cm
Keren Cytter, Mayfly, 2021

Keren Cytter, Mayfly, 2021

colorpencil on paper
21.6 x 21.6 cm
Klaas Gubbels, Oliekan II, 2016

Klaas Gubbels, Oliekan II, 2016

signed, titled and dated on the reverse
oil on canvas
55 x 60 cm
Emo Verkerk, Walter Benjamin, 2022

Emo Verkerk, Walter Benjamin, 2022

signed and dated on the reverse
oil on canvas
60 x 40 cm
Morgan Betz, Untitled, 2023

Morgan Betz, Untitled, 2023

marker and gouache on paper
42.5 x 30 cm
Klaas Gubbels, Oliekan I, 2016

Klaas Gubbels, Oliekan I, 2016

signed, titled and dated on the reverse
oil on canvas
40 x 45 cm
Joost van den Toorn, Repelsteeltje, 2013

Joost van den Toorn, Repelsteeltje, 2013

edition 5 out of 5
bronze
52 x 25 x 31 cm
Morgan Betz, Garden, 2023

Morgan Betz, Garden, 2023

marker, white-out and collage on paper
27 x 21 cm
Emo Verkerk, Sokkel, 2021

Emo Verkerk, Sokkel, 2021

signed, titled and dated on the reverse
oil on canvas
60 x 60 cm each (diptych)
Joost van den Toorn, Übermensch, 2011

Joost van den Toorn, Übermensch, 2011

edition 5 out of 5
bronze
56 x 18 x 18 cm
Klaas Gubbels, Eerste ontstaan

Klaas Gubbels, Eerste ontstaan

wood and metal
105 x 57 x 29.5 cm
Serban Savu, Under the bridge, 2007

Serban Savu, Under the bridge, 2007

signed and dated on the reverse
oil on canvas
28 x 40 cm
Klaas Gubbels, Oliekan II, 2016

Klaas Gubbels, Oliekan II, 2016

signed, titled and dated on the reverse
oil on canvas
55 x 60 cm

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