http://www.robwetzer.nl Rob Wetzer - photography Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:30:21 +0000 http://www.robwetzer.nl en http://www.robwetzer.nl/The-Bonsai-Project-Tattoo http://www.robwetzer.nl/following/robwetzer.nl/The-Bonsai-Project-Tattoo Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:30:21 +0000 Rob Wetzer - photography 2711893 by KnibbelerWetzer. "We live in a time in which a new understanding of nature is essential: a personal and empathic relationship with nature. Nature is not only a system, that exists outside of us, but it’s also deeply connected with our imaginations and desires. This has to be visualized and made recognizable. The video-work Untitled (Tattoo) does exactly that. There is the image, which resembles a static photo. One can wonder about the slender back with the mighty tree upon it. A miraculous and impressive image, which is actually sublime; the tree takes over the back as growing nature. It becomes the back, the backbone, the support. The tree spreads out its branches like the nerve system in the brain, and its roots like feet. Various anthropologists and psychologists have compared the stance of man to an essential rise from the earth to the sky. Then, the tree appears to breathe; through the skin that lives, the heart that beats. It’s not a photograph, but a video: alive. That quality mirrors the living quality of a tree. Man and tree are breathing. What is slender, is also strong, and the tree gains a beauty through the slender, the vulnerable. As in all nature, contrasts are being abolished." prof. Erik A de Jong Untitled (Tattoo) video loop 14:27 min 1920 x 1080 HD Edition of 5 (4 left) Special edition of 3 (2 left), in handmade Solanderbox with print. <img src="http://payload20.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2711893/Tattoo-screenshot.jpg" width="338" height="600" width_o="338" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload20.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2711893/Tattoo-screenshot_o.jpg" data-mid="13792832" border="0" align="left"/> Still image from Untitled (Tattoo) <img src="http://payload20.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2711893/installation-view-tatoo.jpg" width="670" height="512" width_o="709" height_o="542" src_o="http://payload20.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2711893/installation-view-tatoo_o.jpg" data-mid="13793016" border="0" align="left"/> Installation view For more information, please visit the website of The Bonsai Project http://www.robwetzer.nl/Editorial-nrc-next http://www.robwetzer.nl/following/robwetzer.nl/Editorial-nrc-next Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:14:43 +0000 Rob Wetzer - photography 2667515 nrc.next is a daily Dutch newspaper for "a genera- tion of interested media users which deals with news and information in a new way". They believe in a strong role of images, next to written content. This is a selection of my editorial work for them. <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-19-08-2011-cover-cover.jpg" width="338" height="486" width_o="338" height_o="486" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-19-08-2011-cover-cover_o.jpg" data-mid="13852630" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-populieren-cover-binnen.jpg" width="670" height="482" width_o="1000" height_o="720" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-populieren-cover-binnen_o.jpg" data-mid="13903773" border="0" align="left"/>Cover story on the declining popularity of the poplar tree (together with Sjoerd Knibbeler). <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-30-03-2011-torenflat.jpg" width="338" height="491" width_o="338" height_o="491" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-30-03-2011-torenflat_o.jpg" data-mid="14253052" border="0" align="left"/> Article on the increasing vacancy of office buildings. <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-19-05-2009-zin.jpg" width="670" height="487" width_o="1200" height_o="874" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-19-05-2009-zin_o.jpg" data-mid="14253808" border="0" align="left"/> Article on the individualization of faith, images taken from In Zijn Huis. <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-studenten-binnen.jpg" width="670" height="485" width_o="1000" height_o="724" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-studenten-binnen_o.jpg" data-mid="13981741" border="0" align="left"/> Article on student housing. <img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-Andijk-cover.jpg" width="338" height="486" width_o="338" height_o="486" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-Andijk-cover_o.jpg" data-mid="13982656" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-Andijk-binnen.jpg" width="670" height="483" width_o="1000" height_o="721" src_o="http://payload18.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2667515/nrcnext-Andijk-binnen_o.jpg" data-mid="13982215" border="0" align="left"/> Cover story on the Dutch village Andijk, and its high suicide rate amongst young people. http://www.robwetzer.nl/De-Anne-Frankboom-Leeft http://www.robwetzer.nl/following/robwetzer.nl/De-Anne-Frankboom-Leeft Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:50:18 +0000 Rob Wetzer - photography 2432600 It's alive! Sjoerd and I traced the famous chestnut tree which Anne Frank described in her diary. After it fell on August 23rd, neighbours took souvenirs, collectors germinated chestnuts and the rotten wood was used to warm the city of Lelystad. Grafts and seedlings are spread around schools, gardens and parks across the world. One seedling will be planted on the White House grounds in 2012, after it has finished it's 3 year quarantine.Published in NRC Weekblad, 21st October 2010. Article by: Arjen Ribbens. <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/NRC-Weekblad-AnneFrankBoom-1.jpg" width="670" height="423" width_o="1200" height_o="759" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/NRC-Weekblad-AnneFrankBoom-1_o.jpg" data-mid="13747191" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/NRC-Weekblad-AnneFrankBoom-2.jpg" width="670" height="440" width_o="1200" height_o="789" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/NRC-Weekblad-AnneFrankBoom-2_o.jpg" data-mid="13747193" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/NRC-Weekblad-AnneFrankBoom-3.jpg" width="670" height="439" width_o="1200" height_o="788" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/NRC-Weekblad-AnneFrankBoom-3_o.jpg" data-mid="13747195" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/AFB-stronk_5.jpg" width="460" height="575" width_o="460" height_o="575" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/AFB-stronk_5_o.jpg" data-mid="13749181" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/AFB-bureau.jpg" width="460" height="575" width_o="460" height_o="575" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/AFB-bureau_o.jpg" data-mid="13748757" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/AFB-zaagsel.jpg" width="460" height="575" width_o="460" height_o="575" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/AFB-zaagsel_o.jpg" data-mid="13749048" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/AFB-stek.jpg" width="460" height="575" width_o="460" height_o="575" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432600/AFB-stek_o.jpg" data-mid="13748960" border="0" align="left"/> http://www.robwetzer.nl/The-Bonsai-Project-Arboreal http://www.robwetzer.nl/following/robwetzer.nl/The-Bonsai-Project-Arboreal Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:55:38 +0000 Rob Wetzer - photography 2459708 by KnibbelerWetzer. The images in this reader were collected using a combination of the keywords tree and planting in the search engines of ANP, AP, Corbis, CTK, EPA, Getty, ImageChina and Reuters. Chapters are alphabetically ordered by the country a planter represents. Countries are chronologically ordered.Arboreal, 21 cm x 29,7 cm, 280 pages, black and white laser copies. Edition of 3. For more information, please visit the website of The Bonsai Project http://www.robwetzer.nl/In-Zijn-Huis http://www.robwetzer.nl/following/robwetzer.nl/In-Zijn-Huis Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:10:02 +0000 Rob Wetzer - photography 2432973 Dutch society has distanced itself increasingly from faith since the early ‘60 of the last century. Consequently, a large number of church buildings have become obsolete and dilapidated. Eventually the choice has to be made for every church: demolish or reuse. The decision falls frequently to demolishing – about 7000 of the one-time 12.000 Dutch churches are still standing.The existence is threatened of a third to a about half of these. Yet the awareness in our collective consciousness is growing that a church is much more than a place to celebrate faith. But when the choice has been made to allow a church a new function, what, then, could be considered worthy reuse? In Zijn Huis (In His House) appeared as a self published photo book in 2008, 40 pages, full colour, edition of 500. Scroll down for an impression. Essays: Antoine Bodar, Eric Luijten & Door Jelsma Design: Petra Warrink ISBN: 978-90-902323-0-0 "Reuse of church buildings is a fascinating issue because it sets on edge the relation between architecture and giving meaning. As the building answers more the archetype of a tall, symmetrical, sandstone colossus with heavy wooden doors, leaded windows and a high bell tower, the restraint to give it another function is greater and the alienation that is felt in case of an actual transformation is more intense. For heaven’s sake, what should a supermarket do with a bell tower? Why is this exhibition taking place in a space that is far too large? We cannot attune the images. The primary religious association does not give a lot of margin. Classical churches clearly support our need for a measure of continuity. They provide spatial, physical and spiritual reminders in an urban environment that constantly shifts and transforms." exerpt of essay by Eric Luijten Please send me an e-mail if you want to order a copy of the book. (€20, ex. shipping) <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/Dominicanen.jpg" width="590" height="700" width_o="590" height_o="700" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/Dominicanen_o.jpg" data-mid="13750940" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/DeMaagd.jpg" width="590" height="700" width_o="590" height_o="700" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/DeMaagd_o.jpg" data-mid="13750802" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/SuperdeBoer.jpg" width="670" height="511" width_o="800" height_o="611" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/SuperdeBoer_o.jpg" data-mid="13751004" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/kruisheren.jpg" width="589" height="700" width_o="589" height_o="700" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/kruisheren_o.jpg" data-mid="13750869" border="0" align="left"/> Kruisheren <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-cover_8.jpg" width="330" height="404" width_o="330" height_o="404" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-cover_8_o.jpg" data-mid="13753161" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-1.jpg" width="670" height="419" width_o="1000" height_o="626" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-1_o.jpg" data-mid="13752429" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-2.jpg" width="670" height="418" width_o="1000" height_o="625" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-2_o.jpg" data-mid="13753591" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-3.jpg" width="670" height="421" width_o="1000" height_o="629" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-3_o.jpg" data-mid="13753592" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-4.jpg" width="670" height="417" width_o="1000" height_o="623" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/IZH-repro-4_o.jpg" data-mid="13753595" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/nrcnext-19-05-2009-zin.jpg" width="670" height="487" width_o="1200" height_o="874" src_o="http://payload6.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2432973/nrcnext-19-05-2009-zin_o.jpg" data-mid="13750196" border="0" align="left"/>Publication in daily newspaper nrc.next, with article Religion has become an option by Bas Heyne http://www.robwetzer.nl/The-Bonsai-Project-Typology http://www.robwetzer.nl/following/robwetzer.nl/The-Bonsai-Project-Typology Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:59:25 +0000 Rob Wetzer - photography 2347569 by KnibbelerWetzer. Despite all our desires for untamed wilderness, culture and nature are intrinsically connected. As an intervention in nature, bonsai is very artificial, but within it lies a deep knowledge of, and longing for nature. It is an understanding in which large manifests its self in small and vice versa. Precisely in this intervention - the knowing of nature from within - the essence of the culture/nature relationship is being sought within our culture. For our series Typology we travel all over the world to submerge us into the extraordinary world of the bonsai. What at first glance looks like a hobby, in which the animation of the bonsaïst is translated into a small dish with a horticulture of modest format, is turned into a layered project. In this series bonsai is approached as a current experience of natures being, which is less solitary than expected. This is a growing body of work <img src="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_untitled1.jpg" width="670" height="837" width_o="1600" height_o="2000" src_o="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_untitled1_o.jpg" data-mid="12253357" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_pinus-untitled-7.jpg" width="670" height="837" width_o="2000" height_o="2500" src_o="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_pinus-untitled-7_o.jpg" data-mid="12253351" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_liquidambar-untitled-8.jpg" width="670" height="536" width_o="2048" height_o="1638" src_o="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_liquidambar-untitled-8_o.jpg" data-mid="12253347" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_untitled2.jpg" width="670" height="837" width_o="1600" height_o="2000" src_o="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_untitled2_o.jpg" data-mid="12253361" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_untitled3.jpg" width="670" height="837" width_o="2000" height_o="2500" src_o="http://payload2.cargocollective.com/1/5/172934/2347569/3_untitled3_o.jpg" data-mid="12253378" border="0" align="left"/> For more information, please visit the website of The Bonsai Project Made possible by the generous support of Fonds BKVB and Materiaalfonds.