Kok&Deiman
The work of Kok&Deiman, a
collaboration of Tom Kok and
Jan Willem Deiman, consists of
several (live)studies in sculpture,
video and sound.
Through a historical and
philosophical bias they
investigate subjects such
as the development and
deconstruction of patterns,
textures and models.
Anthology
/ 2012
C-print, MDF, wood, glass
Anthology (detail)
/ 2012
C-print
Aardvark
/ 2012
Rented stuffed aardvark, bandage tape, aluminium foil
Demarcation; A Description by R. Brothers / 2012
Installation view, Several Yards Apart But Close Enough For Easy Communication By Voice, NP3, Groningen
The performance and installation Demarcation; A Description by R. Brothers is centered around a wooden board which is divided into small sections of equal size. During the performance, a variety of colored wooden pieces is placed on and around the board. The actions of the performers, who place and move the pieces on the board, create unexpected mechanical sounds. This way a composition of colors, lines and sound is obtained. After the performance, the board and its environment are left as a static installation. Besides the board, the installation includes an umpire chair, strange game equipments, colored gym floor lines, sports uniforms with a logo of an aardvark (our mascot) and a real (stuffed) aardvark.
The origin of the wooden game board derives from a copper engraving of a city plan. This plan was designed by religious maniac Richard Brothers to illustrate his radical visions for his book A Description of Jerusalem (1801). Fragments of his remarkable biography can be found in various media (i.e. wall text, video) throughout the installation.
More information about this project and this exhibition can be found at: kokanddeiman.com/np3/
The Board, Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers / 2012
Wood, acrylic
Trays, Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers /
2012
Wood, acrylic
Score System, Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers /
2012
Wood, acrylic, electronics
The Highlights / 2012
Full HD video, 2 min 20 sec
Patches, Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers / 2012
Embroidered patch
Uniforms
/ 2012
Embroidered patch, polo shirt, trousers, sneakers, socks, engraved hanger
Uniforms
/ 2012
Polo shirt, engraved hanger
Uniforms, Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers / 2012
Embroidered patch, polo shirt, trousers, sneakers, socks, wooden bench
Umpire Chair, Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers / 2012
Wood, paint
Tools, Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers / 2012
Mixed media
Flags, Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers / 2012
Repainted found artwork
Silhouette, Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers / 2012
Black acrylic
Demarcation; A Description By R. Brothers / 2012
Performance at NP3, Groningen
Several Yards Apart But Close Enough For Easy Communication By Voice - Extension / 2012
Installation view (detail)
Foxholes / 2012
Installation view
The 'Foxhole'-model is a dual reference to both a mathematical function as well as a one or two-men fighting pit in warfare. The mathematical function is used to test the strength of certain algorithms but visually resembles an interesting abstract form of inverted architecture, a theme that is obviously also present in the military connotation.
The sloppy and humorous sketches of these temporary one or two-man settlements made by the american army are in striking contrast with the perfect mathematical precision of the function.
More information about this project and this exhibition can be found at: kokanddeiman.com/np3/
Slopes from Center to Both Ends / 2012
Installation view
Untitled + Drama Green / 2012
Installation view
Drama Green / 2012
Mixed media (detail)
ROSENBROCK is the nightmare/ 2012
Mixed media (detail)
Foxhole
/ 2011
Acrylic, ink and pencil on graph paper
Several Yards Apart But Close Enough For Easy Communication By Voice / 2011
If You Succeed You Will Bask in Glory / 2012
By: Tom Kok
"If You Succeed You Will Bask in Glory" is a research project with the focus on investigating the visual form of language. The aim is to expose the underlying structures of specific languages. At the center of this this research are two subjects: the Chappe Semaphore, and the communication between honeybees.
More information about this project and this exhibition can be found at: kokanddeiman.com/np3/
Love Wave / 2011 - 2012
By: Jan Willem Deiman
The Love wave project focuses on models of earthquakes. In contrast to the chaotic ruins created by the earthquake in reality, the schematic representations of earthquakes show a very regular, patterned image. One seems to have the vain desire to capture even the greatest forces of nature, that are completely beyond human control, by displaying them in a schematic way.
To make it even more contradictory, one of the earthquake models is called 'Love wave'. Giving the impresion of some warm and happy social-movement, the Love wave actually is one of the most devastating waves that move through and around the earth.
More information about this project and this exhibition can be found at: kokanddeiman.com/np3/
Demarcation; A Description by R.Brothers (small version) / 2011
This performance is based on a two-dimensional engraving of a city-plan. This plan was originally designed by Richard Brothers to be used as an illustration in his book "A Description of Jerusalem" (1801). In 1792, Brothers declared himself to be a prophet who was destined to design a new Jerusalem, according to the descriptions of prophet Ezekiel. Brothers' designs - the exact and mathematic structure of his urban planning in particular - reveal his radical ideas.
The performance by Kok and Deiman consists of a physical model of the engraving, soundscapes and text-fragments from the biography of Brothers.
Copper Plates / 2009
Postcards / 2011
Demarcation / 2010
Art Show Orchestra / 2011
Overpass / 2009
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