Contemporary altars
The contemporary house altars are inspired by geometric and optical frescoes and the wood carving- and inlayswork, which can be found in abbeys in Tuscany. Sometimes his spheres and colors are derived from old icons and translated to this time.
dated 1997 until 2011
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Contemporary Altars in the Eusebiuskerk Arnhem
1997Contemporary Altars in the Eusebiuskerk Arnhem
Contemporary Altars in the Eusebiuskerk Arnhem
1997Contemporary Altars in the Eusebiuskerk Arnhem
Contemporary Geometric wood panels in the Eusebiuskerk Arnhem
1997Contemporary Geometric wood panels in the Eusebiuskerk Arnhem
Contemporary Altar with Michel Angelo Bench in Eusbiuskerk Arnhem
1997Contemporary Altar with Michel Angelo Bench in Eusbiuskerk Arnhem. See also: Geometric furniture
Altar of the Angels under life framework. [Fixed exposition material]
1997Contemporary home altar: 'Angels under a framework of life'. Originally, free-standing wooden tables were used in the early Christian church. Altarpieces in the form of paintings were added later.
Altar for the Flower offering [Permanent exhibition material]
1997Flower Offering Altar. Life not only demands sacrifices, but also wants to make sacrifices. A meaning wrapped in ancient rituals or cultural acts to turn something for the better. This geometric altar is based on an Islamic motif that I wanted to connect with a Gothic setting.
Altar: Jesus, Mary, Joseph and Three Kings under star in Bethlehem
1997Altar table and altarpiece. The altarpiece is designed in the shape of a cross. The emphasis is the experiment of harmonizing the geometric patterns with the more figurative imagination.
Altar to the world. [Permanent exhibition material]
1999Altar to the world. Some altars are designed in a cross shape. The emphasis is on the experiment to harmonize geometric patterns with the more figurative imagery on the altars.
Altar for the sea. [Permanent exhibition material]
2003Altar for the seafaring. Monica tries to create an atmosphere with the altars that leads to some peace, while a modern color and design has been applied. The whole is combined with furniture and wooden panels.
Wall altar. Sacrifice for the pig.
2011Wall altar. SACRIFICE FOR THE CHAIN PIG with Danish cross and Dutch clog. The animal that is ruthlessly sacrificed to man for the sake of commerce. The wall altar consists of a wooden box and is 5 cm deep with glass in front. It is intended to hang, but can also be placed standing. The object is wrapped with steel wire as a symbol of shackles. [Literally and figuratively] The pig itself has been given a steel collar. The Dutch export is symbolized in the clog and the cross symbolizes the sacrifice.
Table altar. Loss of an image
2011Table altar. Loss of an image