© Thijs Quispel

© Pieter Boersma

© Pieter Boersma

© Thijs Quispel

© Thijs Quispel

 


ENTRENCHED GARDEN
Realised in 2011
Located in Fort bij Spijkerboor, NL
Commissioned by the Foundation Kunst op Kamers
In collaboration with Joyce Oomen


Located in the entrenchment on the roof of Fort bij Spijkerboor, this hidden installation composed of 1400 dahlias could only be discovered after a journey through the dark and moist fort. 6 different colours and 5 flower shapes were arranged in a centrifugal geometric pattern that formed a gradient from dark red to white. Visitors were invited to wander through this blossoming field as well as to view the installation from a higher level. From there it could be seen in juxtaposition with the landscape of the Beemster polder.