2023
Something’s off...
Mixed media installation
Researching the landscape of Brabant, two artists found something suspicious about their walks around the regional countryside. After further investigation, they discovered it counceiled a heritage of smuggling goods, which is still a relevant business today. But in different proportions.
After carefully analyzing all available data, newspapers, documentaries and other visual representations - the scale of this industry within this tiny region amazed them. But all notions around this topic appeared to be incriminating and negative. Surely there must be a human, recognizable side to this issue we seem to forget?
In a mixed media installation, the viewer is invited to dive into their own environment. In 3 interviews, one is met with different people and their reasons to participate. Using the enclosed police report, it is possible to connect the dots, but without it all will remain what it is. How much do you care to know about what happens next door?
AKV St. Joost, Breda
Collaboration between Nina Broers & Luuk Steenbeeke