Sebastiaan Straatsma

My artistic practice revolves around exploring the interplay of form, context, function, and non-function. I am deeply intrigued by archetypes and objects imbued with historical, nostalgic, or emotional significance, as well as the narratives they encapsulate, reflecting the passage of time.

This fascination has culminated in an ongoing series of unique, handmade sculpture objects crafted from resin. By manipulating volume and form while retaining an open skin, I aim to evoke a sense of recognition tinged with ambiguity. Through this process, seemingly clear and familiar objects acquire new layers of meaning, captivating me with their inherent complexity.

In particular, I find inspiration in the archetypical and classical ceramic vases, originating from diverse cultures such as the Far East and ancient Europe. Challenging their traditional function, materiality, and historical context, I reinterpret these vessels as contemporary expressions. Much like their predecessors, my works serve as both functional objects and canvases for modern interpretations, featuring symbolic motifs and representations of our era.

Working with resin grants me unparalleled freedom and immediacy in expressing three-dimensional concepts. It enables me t...

1993-1999 The Design Academy Eindhoven

Exchanges to Seattle, Barcelona and London

2023/24 Museum Jan, Ted Noten & Co, group show
2023 Collectible art fair Brussels, Post Modern Collection
2023 Art The Hague, group show, Post Modern Collection
2023 Art Rotterdam, group show, Post Modern Collection
2022 Art Week Rotterdam, Steurgebouw, group show
2022 Art Rotterdam, group show, Post Modern Collection
2022 KunstRai Art fair, Post Modern Collection, Amsterdam
2020 Loods 6, ‘No Walls’, group show, SBK Galerie, Amsterdam
2020 Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, ‘Troostkunst’, Schiedam
2020 NOMAD St Moritz, Galleria Luisa Delle Piane, Switzerland
2020 Object Art Fair Rotterdam, Contour Gallery, Rotterdam
2019 Galleria Luisa Delle Piane, group show, Milan, Italy
2019 Manic Patterns, Cokkie Snoei, Rotterdam
2019 Museum de Fundatie, ZomerExpo, Zwolle
2019 KunstRai Art fair, Contour Gallery, Amsterdam
2019 Museum Het Grachtenhuis, ‘Respekt/Spektakel’, Amsterdam
2019 Contour Gallery, ‘Spel van Verwijzing’, Rotterdam
2019 NOMAD St Moritz, Galleria Luisa Delle Piane, Switzerland
2019 Qade Art Fair, Contour Gallery, Rotterdam
2018 Homo Faber, ‘Crafting a more human future’, Foundazione Giorgio Cini, Venice, Italy
2018 Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, ‘open expo, vruchtbare grond’, Schiedam
2017 Summer in La Baule, Galerie Rabouan Moussion ,L...