Late 2002 De Kabinetten van De Vleeshal were populated by small, delicate figurines that were both ethereal and instantly recognizable: Middelburg artist Anne-Marie van Sprang’s work.
Photo(s): Leo van Kampen
Anne-Marie van Sprang created a large body of new porcelain works for her exhibition in De Kabinetten van De Vleeshal. Using a mould she created fragile figurines, none of which were over 15 centimetres tall. Viewers almost literally had to crouch down in order to see the delicate figures.
Seeing, listening, disappearing, appearing, making what is concealed visible: these are all recurring themes in Anne-Marie van Sprang`s work. Her porcelain figurines are both recognizable and alien to viewers. A hooter growing out of an ear or a mouth; or little creatures enveloped in tiny houses, only their hands, legs or eyes visible: as if they have something to hide. But because the figures are so small, visitors were able to examine them from all angles – seeing what often remains hidden on a larger scale.
