Suzan Drummen
Blue Rose Fantasia
Stones and mriiors on Aluminum
2024
The artwork "Blue Rose Fantasia", created by Dutch artist Suzan Drummen, is composed of colored glass, lenses, and aluminum panels, presenting a dreamlike visual effect. Originally designed as a large-scale public art installation for a parking facility in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, this piece showcases Drummen's signature style of intricate arrangements and symmetrical compositions. By combining shimmering materials into richly layered patterns, the artwork explores the interplay between light and space. As viewers move around the piece, the reflective surfaces shift in color and luminosity, creating a kaleidoscopic visual experience.
Drummen’s artistic inspiration is deeply rooted in her childhood memories of stained-glass windows in churches, which have influenced her fascination with vibrant colors and precise geometric compositions. Her work expresses a profound exploration of the relationship between order and chaos, the ephemeral and the eternal. While visually captivating, her installations also delve into deeper philosophical reflections on life’s inherent structures. Through the repetition of mirrors and glass elements, the artwork sparkles under both artificial and natural light, inviting viewers to engage with the dynamic interplay of space, color, and self-perception.