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About Caroline
Dutch artist Caroline Kampfraath crafts intricate 3D art that blends diverse materials to convey her insights on life, nature and society. Her work is characterized by the integration of unexpected objects like metal cans, bottles, and human forms, which serve as metaphors for our emotional and environmental experiences. Through her sculptures, she explores the ties between the physical and the symbolic, creating a layered dialogue about human existence.
The choice of materials in Caroline’s oeuvre is as eclectic as the symbols she employs. From natural resin to clay, flax to artificial resin, wool to lead, plaster to glass, and bronze to stone — her palette encompasses a diverse array. The seemingly incompatible nature of these materials captivates the viewer. Their contrasting properties create a visual tension that resonates in the overall ambiance of her work.
Ultimately Kampfraath’s art speaks to the idea of connection whether it is between humans and nature, individuals and society or our inner and outer worlds. Her pieces encourage a deeper reflection on these relationships, offering a nuanced explanation of human life, of change and of our evolving relationship with the world we inhabit. Through her sculptures and installations Kampfraath creates a bridge between the tangible and the intangible inviting a richer understanding of existence.
Caroline Kampfraath Photo Edward Hermans
One of the central themes in Caroline’s work is the difference between expectations and reality. In daily life, people have great expectations. Everyday, careless objects such as bottles and tables represent the vulnerability and insignificance of man. We live for our illusions.
Caroline is a member of the Society of Sculptors (The Netherlands), International Sculpture Network and the Royal Society of Sculptors (UK).