The artworks shown are a selection from the work of Victor Notermans (1957). He is educated at the Royal Academy for Art and Design in ’s Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, and he works mostly in his hometown Uden. His work can be divided in two periods, from 1981 till 1994 and from 2003 till now.
The first artworks of Victor Notermans in the period 1981-1989, are characterized by personal impressions and choices. He follows the forces and flows of the materials that brings his artworks into being. Here lies its vitality. It is precisely because the works are never truly finished, that they remain alive.
The used materials consists of different kind of construction materials, paint, sound, light and movement. The audience is involved not only as a spectator, but also as the instigator of movement, light and sound by triggering electronic devices.
From 1990 till 1994 the relationship between nature and the man made world gets more important. As he noted: “Nature is erratic. When we understand it, art is no longer necessary.” His concern with political systems and its negative effects on people and nature, becomes more prominent.
Halfway through the Nineties his art is overtaken by life. Children and the need for money asks his full attention. But he keeps thinking of new projects. Just about nine years later these projects become realized.
In the second period (2003 - now), we see a new approach. He is still looking for contrasts and contradictions but now inside the art system. He designs rational and conceptual bases for his projects and adds an emotional or poetic, often painted, layer.
The work is still strongly social engaged. He targets especially on the economic system. He investigates how the art system is connected with economics. He starts from scratch – an empty square or a series of valueless numbers - and examines how art can avoid the all predominant economic system. He tries to unmask this system in his artworks.
