The universe] cannot be read until we have learnt the language and become familiar with the characters in which it is written. It is written in mathematical language, and the letters are triangles, circles and other geometrical figures, without which means it is humanly impossible to comprehend a single word.
Galilei, Galileo (1564 ? 1642)
Helma van der Zwan's work is full of themes on recognisable life wisdom. Her works are varied, both in images and materials, yet her hand is clearly recognisable: womanhood, emotions, beauty, the hardness and softness of life, regularly recur in her work. Letting go.. Read more…