To recontextualise that what is known.
In my line of work I mainly use existing materials and objects which I then dissect from their original meaning or definition by integrating these objects into one bigger sculpture. I am fascinated by certain types of material as they remind me of humane or organic aspects and yet contain some sort of mystery to it. I then embalm them with threads of canvas and cast and in doing so the original identity of these objects is hidden. They do however convey an organic humane touch to their newfound form. This creates a resonance between the viewer and the sculpture. You feel as if you want to view the sculpture up close but there is some sort of unfamiliarity and an eery feel to it that automatically creates a distance. This way of making offers a physical appearance that reflects my perception of the world as it is. I think mankind has lost its humanity along the way and I tend to offer some sort of contrast with the sculptures. A contrast that balances between humanity and technology, between familiarity and unfamiliarity. I refer to these somewhat organic inhumane yet humane objects as ‘abjects’. The original context and definition of the objects within the sculpture are lost yet they demand the full space in which they reside. The form of these abjects resemble a cocoon. By using neon lighting inside and outside the abjects they tend to resonate a biomechanical essence. This creates a tension as it forms a distance between the urge to comprehend the things aroud you and that which you can not indicate. To me these works convey a deformed relationship between representation and abstraction. One that breaks down perception and assumption about the way that objects are normally interpreted and identified as.
Jeffrey Miseroy
KANAALDIJK-ZUID// EINDHOVEN 2023
The focusing on the self. To know what life is one needs to find the meaning of true balance. Shaped by memories and momentum past, these works embody the contrast of inner chaos. As artist we live one the verge of normality. We thrive best in a world of chaos, beyond order and succes in carrying this burden. We are the ones who have to make visible that what is unknown. We are fragile, as chaos turns into order, by our own perception.
Works made with acrylic, wood and charcoal.
AKV ST JOOST // DEN BOSCH 2022
The rise and fall of a giant. "From the blood they made the sea, and the lakes. From his flesh, the earth. From his hair the trees, and from his bones, the mountains. This work tells the story of the giant Ymir. The nordic gods killed him and then created the world from his body. I call it 'The rise and fall of a giant.' The giant stands symbol for the earth itself. It has once been created, and so shall it perish. We as mankind must care for it as we do for ourselves.
Works made with canvas, rope, wood, metal, plaster, cast and neon lighting.
FONTYS // TILBURG 2021
Acceptance. I do not seek diversity in the bad end of contrast. We are individuals, but we remain human. Let's not seek difference in perspectives on culture, race, gender, sexuality. Let us accept. Accept each living human being as their own, and so are we. This performance shed light on this matter, and I tattooed the circle of acceptance on the palm of my hand. I stand for what I do, I stand for humanity. Let us not lose that what makes us human.
Works made with videography of a performance of tattooing and voice.
AKV ST JOOST // DEN BOSCH 2021
The end of the hall. Wandering around, not looking for anything, to knowing what I'm looking for. I then came across an old pianola. My love. My desperate love for the broken, the unused, the forgotten. This old pianola, serving as a showroom model faded in time. It's sound, crooked and fractured. I found love in this faded depiction of class and elegance. I composed a music piece, matching this pianola, that was standing there in my study. In this imagery you will see a maquette of my study, as it was before I moved it to the new one, followed by the sound of the composed piece.
Works made with wood, acrylic and a very old beloved pianola.
DE FABRIEK // EINDHOVEN 2021
In this period I worked with neon lighting and canvas. My main focus was to conceal a moment in time. I referred to the bigger sculpture as 'Sah' which stood for Nobility and Dignity. As the sculpture ought to be contained in a manner alike to the mummification proces of Ancient Egyptians.
Works made with canvas, rope, wood and neon lighting.
THE HALL // DEN BOSCH 2020
This work is based on the abjectification of common material. To take it out of its original context and introducing it to an unidentifiable sculpture referred to as 'Abjects'.
Works made with canvas, cast, metal, wood and neon lighting.
QUARANTAINE // EINDHOVEN 2020
This is one of the first sculptures I made at home during the first quarantaine period in the Netherlands. By transforming my home into my workspace I had to re-invent my way of thinking and creating. The concept of these works are based on the fifties working man. The particular moment where every day life has changed and existence has placed itself to a hold.
Works made with canvas, cast, metal, wood, thread and fineliners.
HALLWAY // DEN BOSCH 2019
During this period of time I worked on creating with different kind of materials, shapes and meaning. The 'second' skin or identity as I called it was the core of these works. I used tattooing and leather to start with and eventually found several ways to translate the second identity to a physical appearance.
Works made with leather, tattooing, metal, fabric, wood and ceramics.
PLATFORM // DEN BOSCH 2019
The Watchers. Manifesting on several locations in a period of time. These sculptures were built to create a distance between the view and themselves. They are created to resonate a contrast between mankind and the world as it is. They are here to watch how we slowly disintegrate into nothingness. However, these sculptures are built to last. They will outlive us, they will exist in our space of time.
Works made with metal, cast, canvas and sand.
Jeff Miseroy - spoor-K
Fuutlaan 14K
5613AB Eindhoven