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Konings's working method is both meditative and structured. Grids often appear over and within his work, dividing the motif into sometimes hundreds of fragments. Individually filled in, they form the keys to a structure for contemplation. Together, they create a sublime whole that resembles a unique, original pointillism.
It invites the viewer to reflect on their own perception and interpretation, as well as on the creative process and its layering.
His graphite drawings, in particular, are inspired by their immediate surroundings. Stripped of context, everyday motifs become visible in their purest form, as in "Hands," "Clouds," "Shadows," "Sledgehammer on a Mantelpiece," and many others. It is striking how these works uniquely capture light, time, and space.
Wim Konings strives for perfection and works with extreme discipline. These qualities are also reflected in his work as a performer. For almost fifteen years, every Wednesday at midnight on Coolsingel, he has brought Elmgreen & Dragset's artwork "It's Never Too Late to Say Sorry" to life in a unique way.
