ISSUE NO. 35 • DECEMBER 2ND, 2022 • IRJA SYVERSTEN ![]() Sample 20220802, 2022 IRJA SYVERSTEN Irja Syvertsen’s works evoke a skepticism of the grand narratives associated with Modernism. Unidentifiable floating fragments torn from the past appear in newly constructed, futuristic contexts. These collages exist beyond simple modes of classification, hierarchy, or identity. Post-modern strategies are employed, and the elements appear as simulacra. ![]() Samples 2022080 No.2, 2022 ![]() Sample 20210901, 2021 For [Syvertsen] the combinatory play with images or sculptures is a continuous game. Fragments extracted from film, popculture, old worn down encyclopedias about the milky way or art magazines are forged together into a new universe. This process fluctuates between 2d and 3d, back and forth, as it does in time, doubting between future and past. Her pieces are small and almost condemned to the domestic plane, which she supports. The home, the house, the street, the everyday life, this is where she situates her work. Courtesy of Irja Syvertsen ![]() Samples 2022080 No.1, 2022 ![]() Sample 20210801, August 2021 Irja Syversten was born in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. She currently lives and works in Ghent, Belgium. DISCOVER MORE FROM IRJA HERE. ![]() ![]() ![]() COLLAGE BY JUSTINE LAEUFER ![]() COLLAGE BY JELLE VAN DEN HEEDE ![]() COLLAGE BY ROBBIE AUSTIN ![]() COLLAGE BY VIOREL FLORIN COSTEA ![]() COLLAGE BY EMILY GEIRNAERT ![]() Collé is an exploration into the world of contemporary collage. Today's issue of Collé was curated by Mario Zoots and produced by Lewis Caldwell. Submit your work to be considered for an upcoming issue. Was this issue of Collé forwarded to you? FOR INQUIRIES ![]() |