Photo taken by Betsie van der Kruijs, www.betsievanderkruijs.nl
In my work I am often creating ambiance. And I do like it very much to make a big effect with very little resources. Concertorganizer GUO (Groeten Uit Oisterwijk, (https://www.groetenuitoisterwijk.nl/) was looking for somebody to make an inhospitable bare space suitable for atmospheric concerts.
I proceeded form the fact that people at concerts do not look at the hall consciously, but that they are very sensitive to the created atmosphere.
Creating this atmosphere can be done with very uncomplicated resources. For example with colours, with 'warm' materials, by which the space gets a look and feel of protection. From there I started experimenting. That way, I realised 'The colour of music'.
The material, the different fabrics and colours, have a warm connotation which makes that people feel happy in the concert hall. I hope 'The colour of music' will be a support to experiencing 'the sound of music' and to the performance of the artists.
The most beautiful compliment to me would be if the artists as well as the visitors will like to be in the hall, without being aware of the reason for that.