Soon we will be of for a weekend to the small (art) town Ootmarsum in Twente. This endearing little historic town has a number of galleries, some of which are really worth a visit. The dogs are going along too because the hilly region is perfect for hiking. One of the galleries we always visit is De Gezusters because they represent the work of Loek Hambeukers.
Loek Hambeukers makes bronze sculptures and bowls.
He begins by drawing a pattern in a wax model, and then the final form is cast and finished. The result is mystical looking bowls that seem to be hundreds of years old and just dug out of the earth.
Sculpture by Loek Hambeukers
Bronz bowl
Bowl made of bronz by Loek Hambeukers
13threads // Feb 23, 2010 at 14:34
These are lovely and like you say, they look like artifacts in a Natural History Museum. Ootmarsum sounds like a great place to escape to. Have a wonderful time x
Marion Pannekoek // Feb 23, 2010 at 17:05
Thanks Lois,
The strange thing is; that in real life the bowls look much more contemporary…
Jennifer // Feb 24, 2010 at 13:24
It’s amazing to think of spmething that size being buried in the ground – but how wonderful for the person who found it.
I’m jealous of your trip, looking forward to some photos though.