CHOSEN COLLECTION AND IT’S INFORMATION

FINAL MAPPING OF COLLECTION

OUR PERSPECTIVE ON CONTEXT

OUR FINDINGS FROM THE WORKS

OUR INSPIRATION CONNECTED WITH THE WORKS

VISUAL METAPHORES

VISUAL METAPHORES

MAPPING OF THE WORKS

the nomad

out together
home together

power of love

the nomad

residents, defend your nest with peace

the breakthrough

Het Gezin by Chris Elffers
The work symbolizes the connection between a family that a homeless person might be missing, but at the same time it’s also maybe a cherished memory of the past. somebody might be feeling safe by seeing this sculpture.










This work literally means "carry each others burdens". It could be a support to somebody being homeless by knowing that there is people who want to help with carrying the burden. To know that we don’t have to face this world by ourselves.

Website BKOR.nl
works from various artists from Rotterdam. All works can be found in and around Rotterdam. There are seperations made between paintings, sculptures, maps, documentation and news.
What is BKOR?
BKOR is the organisation that acquires, maintains and collects art in the public space from Rotterdam. Besides doing all this, they also organise meetings, readings and events for the art scene of Rotterdam.

What is context?
Context is background information frame in which you experience information or an event.
Context can be the surrounding info/area that actually defines elements of the event.
supports the actual concept informatively.
Context provides resources for interpretation and is a relative concept defining the event.

Logotherapy, by Victor Frankl
- trying to get the most out of this lifestyle and staying sane

The Bible
- written stories by many people
- always gives hope to believers (highlight: the power of faith and community)

Nomadland by Chloe Zhao, 2020
- people choosing the lifestyle of being houseless, modern-day nomads

Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton
- build a sense of community, make relationships last, overcome feelings of envy

it's a community, it protects, it supports (mentally)
moon icon as a visual metaphor for an art piece
(it's always there, even in daylight receiveable by everyone)

my approach: looking at the titles (paintings)
- looking for titles that align
with our idea
- keywords: hope, love, faith
- did it have any effect on me? (NO)

The 'H' represents the homeless people, within their own bubble. As these people are drawn together, they create a network of bubbles. They are close, but not yet as one group. By bringing them together they create one large bubble of people.

History & Hope

Looking at the city centre, from Willem de Kooning to Hofplein, there are lots of statues of historical figures. These stand as a symbol for hope, as Rotterdam has had many struggles throughout the years, but always came out on top.

By creating a route along these statues, you can get a sense of hope and feel as if you’re not alone in this battle.

Some examples:

Inspiration

Many of the sculptures have inspiring quotes/aspects that can be beneficial for the homeless. Some texts within the sculptures can give motivation or hope, the same as some sculptures can give the feeling of interaction. For example, sculptures of people, animals or very colorful and bright pieces.

Some examples: