Discover Trix Berendsen's 'Archive of Summer' Exhibition at Museum Het Schip

The exhibition 'Archive of Summer' by Trix Berendsen showcases her recent series inspired by garden villages of the early Spaarndammer neighborhood. Using monotypes created with gel plates, Berendsen captures individual plants and flowers, aiming to create an interconnected archive of summer blooms.

Trix Berendsen's art practice, rooted in her love for gardening, explores the concept of a garden as an interconnected archive of summer. In her exhibition 'Archive of Summer', displayed in the lunchroom of Museum Het Schip, she focuses on capturing the flora of the garden villages from the early years of the Spaarndammer neighborhood. Berendsen draws inspiration from the practical advice on garden plants and flowers found in the monthly magazine 'Eigen Haard' from 1924-1925, noting which were commonly advised for sowing and became widespread. To depict these plants, Berendsen utilizes a gel plate technique to create monotypes, allowing for a layering effect that renders the plants one-on-one. By isolating, contextualizing, and naming each plant, she presents them as distinct subjects, encouraging viewers to gain a deeper understanding and interest in nature, their own gardens, and their perception of the world. The exhibition highlights various plants and flowers, reflecting a meticulous effort to document and celebrate the ephemeral beauty of summer blooms.

The exhibition is displayed in the lunchroom of Museum Het Schip. Further ticketing details for museum admission can be found on the official website.