Dynamic Forms and Abstract Shapes
Ria Groenhof is sculptor, painter and teacher. She lives and works in Lemmer, Netherlands and is known for her monumental commissioned works in public spaces and for companies. In addition, she also makes smaller works and works with other durable materials besides steel.
Dynamic forms are characteristic of Groenhof's spatial works. Her sculptures are often formed by two intersecting movements. Lines cross each other, both in plane and in space, creating a repetition of sharp angles over and over again. The plane seems to be broken up into a pattern of fragmented shapes. The abstraction of a purely geometric play of lines suddenly becomes a recognizable representation. This formal language also characterizes her paintings. Here, space comes into play in a complex layering of overlapping and intersecting color patterns - the third dimension is not artificially created, but made visible in a natural way.
Ria Groenhof in the Artworld
Elementary forms of life: Ria Groenhof's sculptural visual language
Dutch artist Ria Groenhof, who also uses the artist name Atelier 85, has been working as a freelance artist for 40 years. Whether monumental sculptures in public spaces or paintings on canvas, her work combines the clarity of geometry with existential questions. The Art.Salon presents the artist's multifaceted oeuvre.
Ria Groenhof in the Artworld
Elementarformen des Lebens: Ria Groenhofs skulpturale Bildsprache
Seit 40 Jahren ist die niederländische Künstlerin Ria Groenhof, die auch den Künstlernamen Atelier 85 verwendet, freischaffend tätig. Ob monumentale Skulptur im öffentlichen Raum oder Gemälde auf Leinwand: Ihr Werk verbindet die Klarheit der Geometrie mit existenziellen Fragen. Der Art.Salon stellt das vielseitige Schaffen der Künstlerin vor.
