Social Control
woman looking at paintings of security camera's
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
19.7" x 15.7" or 50 x 40 cm
2011
In Friesland people still look out for each other, especially in small villages. Some don't like it, because you can't do anything without somebody noticing it. In times of need you're more than happy somebody saw you to give you some much needed help. Both elements are in this painting of security camera's.
But none of the camera's is actually aimed at the woman. You could ask yourself if the social control really is that good as people think it is or if it's only used when it comes in handy.
kind regards, Gerard
Auction
If you're interested in purchasing this painting or any of the other Explore The North Paintings just place your bid by email. All paintings have a startprice of just 500,- euro or 690,- USD. The auction closes at midnight, December 5th, 2011.
A part of the proceeds of the auction goes to Jeugd Theater School Meeuw. This youth theatre school in my hometown Leeuwarden recently has been burgled and could use some extra funds right now!
Explore the North
Social Control is part of a special series of 12 paintings I made for music and literary festival Explore The North. All paintings are a reflection of the Frisian mentality.
10.000 newspapers containing only the 12 paintings will be spread across my hometown during the festival on november 25 and 26. On these 2 days the paintings are also on display at the Grote Kerk in my hometown Leeuwarden.
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Gerard Boersma, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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