About the author
Scarlett Hooft Graafland is an artist who goes to the outback and often desolated areas where nature’s beauty is a relevant feature. She underlines this beauty with her own interventions. She uses her photography to document these installations which I like to call: ‘poetic interventions’. More often than not, the materials used in the intervention have a strong connection with the location or play on events going on in that location. The photographs aren’t just interesting but also layered and sophisticated.
Soft Horizons by Scarlett Hooft Graafland
Scarlett’s first solo exhibition at Huis Marseille is spread throughout the entire majestic building. It is a treat to walk through the spacious rooms and admire the architecture, the 15th century ornaments and most certainly Scarlett’s photographs.
The image above displays a gigantic carpet that was made and is also exhibited in the museum. Almost all of her photographs have a wide-open feeling, and you feel you could drift off into the distance.
You can read an interview with Scarlett about herself, her processes and methods here.
Extra: grab a coffee in the reading room downstairs, where you can check out dozens of the latest magazines about photography and art. Their library is also open to the public.
Huis Marseille
When: September 10th – December 11th
Where: Keizersgracht 401
Opening hours: 11:00–18:00 on Tuesday to Sunday
Online: www.huismarseille.nl
Feature image: Harvest Time
From the series: Soft Horizons
Courtesy Michael Hoppen, London / Londen
Courtesy Vous Etes Ici, Amsterdam
© Scarlett Hooft Graafland
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