Shelter

Shelter

Museum De Vier Quartieren, Oirschot

Shelter is a place where you can escape the hectic pace of the day, a moment to forget the world around you for a while, or simply to catch your breath. The cage-shaped installation challenges you to look at the space around you in a playful way. Is a cage a space in which you feel trapped, or is it actually a safe haven that protects you? The wonderful thing is: that’s entirely up to you. You can view this installation from a distance. Or will you step inside and become part of the artwork? 

As soon as you step inside the installation, your role changes. You’re no longer just a spectator—you automatically become a participant in the whole experience. Together with other visitors, you bring the artwork to life. Through a dynamic interplay of colorful light and sound, the structure transforms into a multisensory experience that illuminates the public space. When you step outside, you might feel just a little bit different than before. Give it a try and experience it for yourself.

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About the artist

Jaap van der Elzen

Eindhoven-based light artist Jaap van den Elzen creates light installations commissioned by companies, government agencies, and private individuals. His creative scope is diverse: museums, festivals, and public spaces. He has worked for clients including Naturalis, Robeco, and the Experimentarium in Copenhagen. At each location, the surroundings become an integral part of his light art. His work guarantees multisensory experiences that completely envelop and immerse you.

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