COMMISSIONS

Caroline Kampfraath, sculptor

Catherine of Alexandria

De centrally located Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, commissioned a piece for its oldest wall (1385). Caroline was given a free hand in chosing materials and created Catherine. Catherine is a tribute to powerful women claiming a position in society.

14 x 2 x 2 m – brick, ceramic

Caroline Kampfraath - Sculptor

The Tentacles of the River

Requested by the commissioning company situated at the river IJ in Amsterdam, The Tentacles of the River addresses the environmental changes that affect the river.

120 x 120 x 280 cm – Artificial resin, tree resin, metal, rotating mechanism

Caroline Kampfraath - sculptor

The Seamstress (De Naaister)

The installation of The Seamstress marked the transition from “a sore tooth to be avoided” to an often photographed green residential street in the former textile area in Amsterdam city centre.

120 x 55 x 45 cm – bronze

Sculptor Caroline Kampfraath

Flow for life

Flow for life expresses the blood line through generations utilizing elements from a walnut tree planted by the grandmother of the artist.

55 x 55 x 170cm – artificial resin, colourant, wood