Oscillating between the intimate and the monumental
Contemporary Art Collectors interviews Caroline Kampfraath
“Many of your pieces oscillate between the intimate and the monumental, from carved bark stumps inscribed with lovers’ initials to baroque installations like The Trees Weep upon Us, We’ll be Fossils by Then. Could you speak about scale as an expressive tool in your practice, how the shift from small, intimate gestures to immersive environments changes the register of meaning for the viewer?”
“Soldiers and Lovers is a small work because it is an intimate theme. Soldiers on their way to the battle field carved in trees what might be lost. Their messages were personal and intimate. The intimate theme asked for an intimate form. With The Trees Weep upon Us, We’ll be Fossils by Then the request was to exhibit at the Venice Biennale …”
Come Forward in Dense Waves, featured in Contemporary Art Collectors, Noble Art Conversations, November 2025
Enigmatic Narratives in Sculpture
New York art critic Ann Williams on Caroline Kampfraath in Artworld Magazine
A Day in the Woods, described by Ann Williams in Artworld Magazine of December 14th, 2023
“Dutch sculptor Caroline Kampfraath whose works grace international exhibitions, is deeply rooted in the belief that each piece demands its own unique material. This self-imposed challenge, according to the artist, adds a layer of complexity to her creations, pushing the boundaries of conventional sculptural expression.
Caroline’s visual language is characterized by a surreal and sometimes puzzling atmosphere, where symbols like engorged veins, deceased canines, or kidney-shaped dishes take center stage. These seemingly disparate elements weave together to form thematic pieces and installations that defy immediate interpretation. The observer is left to navigate the intricate tapestry of ….” (learn more)
A bridge between the tangible and the intangible
Contemporary Art Collectors interviews Caroline Kampfraath
“Through her sculptures Caroline creates a bridge between the tangible and the intangible, inviting a richer understanding of our existence. Her 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, change and our evolving relationship with the world we inhabit.” (continue to the magazine)
It’s All Hearsay, said the Tree, featured in Contemporary Art Collectors, Noble Art Conversations, October 2024
A threedimensional tribute to Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh Tribute by Contemporary Art Station (2024) encompasses a selection of global entries in a Van Gogh award competition. As one of the few 3D works it includes Caroline’s The Tentacles of The River – “The breath of life, the cognitive process of thinking and the profoud emotion of happiness are seamlessly woven into the fabric of her sculptures”.
Al-Tiba9 – visual arts magazine
Al-Tiba9 visual arts magazine issue May 2023 features a 10 question interview with Caroline as well as several of her works.
Al-Tiba9 is present both offline and online. Browse here through the online Al-Tiba9 magazine
The Tentacles of the River, one of the works featured in Al-Tiba9.
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Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine
Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine featured Flow for Life as well as Dead Dogs Envelope
Click for an excerpt of issue 19, May 2020
