Reinoud Oudshoorn (1953) employs perspective, originating from the illusory language of painting and integrating it into his sculptures. Through this approach, he aims to bridge the gap between the spatial illusion of the flat surface and the concrete reality of the three-dimensional image. Oudshoorn’s sculptures emerge from staring and observing a white surface, gradually transforming into a space. From this process, drawings are created.
The choice of material is linked to the selected drawing and the technical possibilities: iron refers to graphite, wood is intriguing due to the lines of its grain, and frosted glass adds depth.
A painting is too much of an illusion for Oudshoorn, while a three-dimensional image is too real. He has found a middle ground in sculptures that create space, sometimes on a wall, sometimes on the floor.
The vanishing point, which can be found in almost all of his larger works, is positioned at eye level of 1m65, creating a tangible horizon at every exhibition.
www.ftn-books.com has several publications on Oudshoorn available.
