Categorie: Print

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Forestia oldemanii

The impressive dissertation of Roelof Oldeman (1974, summa cum laude) shows the natural forest’s complexity, dynamics and beauty. Oldeman combined morphogenetic, ecological and physiological concepts, allowing the structural analysis of the populations of trees to explain and understand the forest.

This (holistic) combination of sciences is also needed to understand the ecosystem society and its (public) governance. Now, this scientific landscape is scattered and segmented. Can public administration and corporate governance sciences learn from the forest approach?

Source: Oldeman (1974) part of fig 42. – Profil d’une parcelle de forêt d’environ 30 X 40 m dans la region de Saül, à une altitude de 285 m

This design is a personal redraw and colouring exercise by me as one of his students. I call it Forestia oldemanii. An ode to my teacher and dear friend.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2023) Forestia oldemanii [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.

Oldeman, R.A.A. (1974, 2nd ed.). L’architecture de la forêt guyanaise. Mémoires ORSTOM, 73.

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About Maturity

The process towards maturity is an interesting one. It takes time, care and dedication to reach this state (of perfection). We put a reminder on our wall. Maturity always leads to new perspectives. We know this by heart and soul.

For this chili pepper, this process results in a dynamic pattern of facets and completely new breaking indexes, an enriched spiciness and an increased palette of flavours and fragrances.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2018) About Maturity [fine art print]. Breda: private collection.

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Sky-blue Mushroom

It is a form of art on its own, the sky-blue mushroom (Entoloma hochstetteri). It is home in the forests throughout New Zealand. This colour blue is exceptional for mushrooms. The contrast with the brown/green forest colour palette is remarkable.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2023) Sky-blue mushroom [metal print]. Breda: Private collection.

 

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Black Friday

It is a feeling of being overwhelmed, which we all face every year. It seems an unstoppable process with no one in charge, a crazy outburst that comes as a bad season. It contradicts our feeling of preserving the earth. And now, Christmas is coming. “Houston, do we have a problem?” A mirror.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2023) Black Friday [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.

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Our Inner Flame

 

Our inner flame is where we find trust, comfort and hope in times when the ecosystem of our society is in high turbulence. It is essential to keep it burning with creativity and joy. We all know why.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2023) Our Inner Flame [metal print]. Breda: Personal collection.