Finissage Sunday May 27th

All good comes to an end: on Sunday May 27th there's a last opportuninty to visit Schrank8 presents Koen Taselaar. We are open from 15.00-18.00 hrs and you are invited to drop by.

Portrait of Schrank8 by Koen Taselaar (detail).

Koen Taselaar - Exhibition

Schrank8 is covered from ceiling to bottom with the amazing work of Koen Taselaar.

During the preparation days I got the chance to get to know Koen and his work a bit better. I've seen him draw with a confidence, nonchalance and charm without having to look at the paper. I've seen him wandering around my house as if he was looking for something, simply to make up his mind. He's good at making sharp jokes and precise choices. Just like in his work.

His work appeals to my personal taste in color, contrast texture, lines, patterns and unstoppable dedication. His way of working seems to be recognized by all of us doodlers, but exceeds the recognition in preciseness, humor, persistence, taste and variation.

Koen self-published two books. One with imaginary bugs and one with imaginary bands. They are definiately worth while!

Koen Taselaar - Opening

Yesterday we had the opening of the 7th exhibition of Schrank8 Home Gallery.
The overwhelming amount of visitors during the opening made this Schrank into yet another worth while event. I'm super happy to have a nice view from my couch until May 20th. If you'd like to take a look for yourself, don't hesitate. Mail or call for an appointment.

Suzanne Caerteling and Babette Zijlstra started helping out for Schrank8 during their internships. Eventhough they have started up their own practises since,  they kept being supportive and make some free time to help out being Schrank8s inimitable bartenders. Thanks ladies!

Koen Taselaar - In Progress

Today Koen Taselaar was dropped off by his mother at my house to make arrangements for the cabinet. I was more than delighted to see his drawings in real. As expected such a better experience than the online view... Koen brought the Schrank into a atmosphere of soft tones and hard black contrasts. On the spot he decided to draw some more ‘wood’ to dress up the shelves. A task easy to combine with a beer or two. Job - a student from the HKU - proved to be of great help and is now a trained wood-drawer too.

We still have over a day to improve the arrangement and prepare for the festive opening. I’m looking forward to the opening. You are invited to come and see it for yourself!

SCHRANK8 presents KOEN TASELAAR
Opening Friday April 20th
17.00 - 20.00 hrs
Wagenaarstraat 331
Amsterdam Oost

Open by appointment until May 20th 2012
Extra open on Sunday April 22nd, 11.00 - 17.00 hrs

Koen is drawing paper to cover the shelves. He is helped by Job Derksen from the HKU. Job is doing his internship with me.

Koen Taselaar - Opening

After a silence of over a year, I'm super happy to announce Schrank8 Home Gallery's upcoming exhibition. Artist Koen Taselaar will fill the shelves of the cabinet with his amazing freaky horror vacui drawings.

Schrank8 presents
Koen Taselaar
Opening Friday April 20th
17.00 - 20.00 hrs
You are invited!

Wagenaarstraat 331 / 1093 CN Amsterdam

Exhibition open by appointment until May 20th, 2012.

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Exhibition Posters | Dutch Design Awards

The silk screened posters I've made to announce the Schrank8 exhibitions were selected as finalist for the Dutch Design Awards in the category Best Graphic Design.
From the jury report: "The posters for the bimonthly changing cabinet exhibitions at the designer’s home balance on the borderline between autonomous and communication design. The research in this border area results in stunning posters and is the innovation-oriented drive in the professional field."

You can vote for the Public Award



The posters are in good company with Rop van Mierlo - Niels Schumm/Anuschka Blommers & Experimental Jetset - Jop van Bennekom - Floor Wesseling - Michiel Schuurman - Lernert & Sander as other finalists.


Pictures by Rebke Klokke