Schopenhauer quote, right-wing extremism, fascism, Dutch politics, Fraktur font, handwoven beads, social commentary art, gold-plated art, available artwork

Het ergste moet nog komen

Black velvet, black matte glass beads, gold plated beads, nylon and cotton thread, aluminum frame. Size 40,5x40,5x4,5cm. Handwoven. 2022

Het ergste moet nog komen (The worst is yet to come)

 

A quote by Schopenhauer made in gold plated handwoven beads as a reply on the increasing popularity of the extremist right wing politics and fascism in The Netherlands. Of course it’s made in Fraktur, the font used by the Nazis. A commentary on the rise of fascism in politics in The Netherlands.

 

(Sold, collection of Centraal Museum Utrecht)