In late 2017, a series of modularly structured sculptures appeared in the oeuvre of Dutch visual artist Jos Hachmang, inspired by the functioning of the human body an devolutionary processes. He was searching for a modular building block, so-called ‘sprockets’, to be able to construct monumental works built from smaller elements. This publication documents this process: from the first attempts at the ‘sprocket’ design, to the construction, the aesthetics and the meanings behind these works.
The realization of the first resulting monumental object ‘Recursion’ (commissioned by Vitablend/Barentz, Wolvega, mid-2020) has been recorded by photographer Richard Smit. This photo series is an autonomous artistic expression by Smit and shows the sculptor in his studio. Recurrent themes are the separate parts and construction of the object and the recording of the final sculptures in-situ.
An essay by art historian Michael van den Hoogenhuyze deepens the substantive, art-historical aspects behind the series of objects. The piece offers interesting perspectives and connections that touch on the fields of geometry, biology and religion.
‘New State of Flux 22’-‘Crown of Thorns-Bronze’ 2022.
Ceramic object, 19 pieces, each 13 cm x 6 cm x 12 cm.
Total 40 cm x 30 cm x 56 cm. Glazed porcelain/Black firing clay.
‘New State of Flux 22’-‘Crown of Thorns-Evolution Black&White’ 2022.
Ceramic object, 35 pieces, each 16/18 cm x 8 cm x 18 cm.
Total 55 cm x 55 cm x 105 cm. White Arita type porcelain/Black firing clay/Steinzeugmasse.
‘New State of Flux 22’-‘Crown of Thorns-Evolution White’ 2022.
Ceramic object, 20 pieces, each 18 cm x 8 cm x 18 cm.
Total 55 cm x 55 cm x 105 cm. White Arita type porcelain.
‘New State of Flux 22’-‘Crown of Thorns-Evolution Black’ 2022.
Ceramic object, 15 pieces, each 16 cm x 8 cm x 18 cm.
Total 52,5 cm x 52,5 cm x 92,5 cm. Black firing clay/Steinzeugmasse.
‘New State of Flux 22’-‘Crown of Thorns-Evolution Black’ 2022.
Ceramic object, 15 pieces, each 16 cm x 8 cm x 18 cm.
Total 52,5 cm x 52,5 cm x 92,5 cm. Black firing clay/Steinzeugmasse.
First work this year, an experiment in a new technique.
How to convert the plastic material from the 3d printer into a beautiful durable object. A ceramic object on a larger scale consisting of 12 pieces of black firing clay, each 20 cm x 8 cm x 20 cm.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘Crown of Thorns-Evolution Black’ 2022.
Last piece for this year, a plastic model for a possible ceramic object on a larger scale.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘Crown of Thorns-Evolution’ 2021, PLA. 70 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘Crown of Thorns-Sepul’ 2021, plastic model. 60 cm x 21 cm x 21 cm.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘Crown of Thorns’ 2021, plastic model. 60 cm x 22 cm x 22 cm.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘City One’ 2021, drawing.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘System bronze durable’ 2021, drawing.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘New DNA’ 2021, drawing. Work in progress, object for medical center.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘New DNA’ 2021, drawing. Work in progress, object for medical center.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘Stadium floor’ 2021, drawing. Work in progress. Floating utopia, more parts to come.
‘New State of Flux 21’-‘Stadium floor’ 2021, drawing. Work in progress. Floating utopia, more parts to come.
‘New State of Flux 21’ 2021, drawing. Work in progress. Floating utopia, more parts to come.
‘New DNA 21’ 2021, wood. 180 x 190 x 32 cm. Work in progress. Wooden mockup to be cast in bronze or aluminum.
30-07-2021
‘Cru’ 2021, clip made as a background ‘wallpaper’ projection, big screen, for a wine tasting event.
Drone footage: YouTube / Music: Haruomi Hosono
‘Research Watercolor’ 2021, glass, steel, PLA and ink. 100 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm
15-03-2021
‘Red Sun’, polyester, steel, concrete, led lights,. 350 cm x 2000 cm round, 2014 video Richard Smit 2019
‘I love bamboo how it looks and because man carve it into flutes’ 2021, aluminum, steel, bamboo. 80cm x 45 cm x 35 cm
‘System Precodex O’ 2021, aluminum, steel, plywood. 110 cm x 47 cm x 35 cm
‘System Precodex O’ 2021, aluminum, steel, plywood. 110 cm x 47 cm x 35 cm
Night view. ‘Recursion’ 2020, aluminum, steel, LED lights. 350 cm x 280 cm x 280 cm at Vitablend plant, Wolvega, Netherlands
‘Recursion’ 2020, aluminum, steel, LED lights. 350 cm x 280 cm x 280 cm at Vitablend plant, Wolvega, Netherlands
‘System Precodex’, Bamboo, aluminum, steel LED lights. 80 cm x 33 cm x 33 cm
‘System Precodex’, Bamboo, aluminum, steel LED lights. 80 cm x 33 cm x 33 cm
‘System Precodex’, in progress. 80 cm x 33 cm x 33 cm
ProQR Design, in progress.
Maintenance. ‘Red Sun’, Noordwijkerhout
Steel, polyester, led lights and concrete.
Impression placement; ‘Recursion’ 2020 Wolvega.
Stainless steel, aluminium. 275 cm x 275 cm x 300 cm.
Working on it; Recursion
Transport; Recursion
Ready for transport; Recursion
Getting it together; Recursion
Photo: Richard Smit
Start to work on a commission for public space; Recursion
Photo: Richard Smit
System Mk 6 / Mk 7, 2019 175 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm
Painted plywood, perspex, stainless steel cable, nuts, bolts and aluminum tube.
System Mk 6 / Mk 7, 2019 175 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm
Painted plywood, perspex, stainless steel cable, nuts, bolts and aluminum tube.
System Mk 5 (Axioma), 2019 ready for exhibition.
System Mk5 (Axioma), under construction