Kuifmees


De kuifmees (Lophophanes cristatus L.) toont haar unieke kleurencombinatie.

Bibliografie

Kruf, J. (2024) Kuifmees [fine art print]. Breda: privécollectie.

Zicht op Halsteren

Halsteren, gezien vanaf de Oude Beijmoerseweg. Een DNA-beeld van mijn jeugd in dit mooie dorp. Geen wolkje aan de lucht.

Bibliografie

Kruf, J. (2023) Zicht op Halsteren [fine art print]. Breda: privécollectie.

The tree and the liane

One of the core determinants in diagnosing an ecosystem is the interaction between components. 

Understanding the exact interaction—or, in this case, a combination of interactions—is key to proper diagnosis.

This design tells the story of a tree and a liane. Who benefits from whom, when, and why? The tree and liane are real, as measured by Roelof Oldeman (1974a), but they are also metaphors for people or organisations.

I firmly believe in the plausibility of this substitution, primarily due to the universal nature of ecological interactions. These are governed by a set of fundamental patterns, a mere seven, which exist in nature. This universality extends to the public domain, which is intricately intertwined with nature.

It is part of transect by Oldeman (1974a): “La liane perchée sur le Terminalia amazonia à une hauteur d’environ 35 mètres appartient probablement à la famille des Polygonacées“. Curation and colour selection by Jack Kruf.

Bibliography

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

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Common eider

This duck stands out in colour matching. The common eider (Somateria mollissima L.) shows its yellow and green in an original palette and structure. It is a high-speed duck which can fly up to 113 km/h. Beauty and speed are a great combination.

Bibliography 

Kruf, J. (2024) Common eider [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.

Evening Coastline

In the evening, along the coastline in South-East England, the contours of the cliffs become more pronounced and rocky. Time for reflection.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2024) Evening coastline [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.