Marjolijn Dijkman
Groningen, 1978
My practice is comprised of three strongly related components: research projects that are run worldwide, site-specific interventions and initiatives like Enough Room for Space.
Inspired by Ortelius’ Theatrum orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World), the first modern atlas, I attempt to gain insight into the way in which the world is organised. I do not use abstracted maps and pure geographical data to do this, but arrange photographic registrations of the world with reference to personal criteria. The archive currently consists of three ordering systems: Gestures, References and Speculations. An image can be placed in different categories and systems and in this way can be suggestive of opposing meanings.
In close collaboration with designer Julie Peeters (Leuven, Belgium, 1983), I have put out a series of independent publications and contributions for magazines and catalogues. Besides these publications, I am developing an online presentation through which all of the images and systems will be accessible.
The archive is as much a base for site-specific interventions as it is a reflection on the many trips that I make to carry out these interventions. I question the stratification of space though the use of temporary renovations, object reorganisation or spatial characteristics. These alterations are made individually as well as in close collaboration with other artists. Considering the scale of these works, there is almost always some form of assistance or collaboration necessary in order to bring them to fruition.
I have initiated different collaborative projects out of my desire and the necessity to work with others in order to further develop my way of thinking and working. I started Enough Room for Space (ERforS) with Maarten Vanden Eynde in 2005. Martijn Hendriks came to assist with the daily managerial and coordinating tasks of the organisation in 2008.
ERforS is an organisation that, within unexpected relationships between agencies and locations, organises projects whereby the basis for collaboration is formed by the overlapping research conducted by individual participants.
Website Marjolijn Dijkman
Website Enough Room for Space
Website Julie Peeters
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