Yip Stals investigates the dynamics between objects and the world around us, asking: What happens to objects that start to lead a life of their own? Traditionally, objects are seen as static and passive, but he is interested in the active role that material can play. Yip finds inspiration in the stories that have survived the transience of time – myths, traditions, folktales and the imagination of science fiction. At the same time, he questions the usefulness of the world we live in, where functionality increasingly dictates the pace. His practice opens up a game with the limits of usefulness by merging these two themes, with the disruption of comfort, and with the uncomfortable humor that arises when things no longer do what we expect. Kinetics serves as a method of research for Yip, not only of the object, but also of the subject that unfolds. Like an old myth that is told and reinvented over and over again. By using ready-mades I create a dialogue between objects and their new context, which frees them from their original meaning and established order. This interaction with the world allows Yip to explore the complex relationship between objects, stories and meaning without settling on a single conclusion; a play of influences, where meaning is not fixed, but constantly in flux.
CurricilumVitae
Yip Geert Stals (2002 Valkenswaard, The Netherlands)
Studio based in Arnhem
E-mail: yip.stals@outlook.com
Instagram: yip.geert.stals
Education:
2019 - 2023 ArtEZ BEAR, Arnhem (NL)
- Residency:
2022 - Citadellarte, Fondazione Pistoletto, Biella (IT)
2024 - Technical University Eindhoven, Eindhoven (NL)
Exhebitions:
Upcoming/now
2025 - MentorschipProgram by CultuurAcademy: Mentor Simone Kol (Expo Bart)
13 March Till 6 April 2025 - (Group) Masks and Mirrors, Threehouse NDSM, Amsterdam (NL)
1 March till 30 September 2025 - (Curating) MOMENTUM, IDFX, Breda (NL)
10 September 2024 till 28 March 2025 - (Collaboration) The Post-Robin hood Project, Technical University Eindhoven, Eindhoven (NL)
Past,
2024 (Group) Dichtbij, Veraf Gallery DNA, Deventer
2024 (Solo) 'Somewhere, Along the way', Perron 1, Delden
2024 (Group) KunstRAI Backstage Academy, RAI, Amsterdam
2024 (Collaboration) De Benenboot, BoschParade, Den Bosch
2023- 2024 (Group) Graduation show 2023, Corrosia Almere
2023 (Group) We met where the rain and wind came together, Hubert, Nijmegen (NL)
2023 (Group) Veelbelovend, Kunstgarage Franx, Zoetermeer (NL)
2023 (Group) ArtEZ in Zelhem, Galerie Zelhem, Zelhem (NL)
2019 (Group) Radically ours, Van Abbe Musuem, Eindhoven (NL)
2018 (Group) Radically Mine, Van Abbe Musuem, Eindhoven (NL)
Assistence:
2024 Arash Fakhim – 'Sofreh' Biennale Gelderland, for Museum Arnhem
2024 Sina Doering – Tommy, The Who, for graduation show department Conservatorium ArtEZ Arnhem 2024.
2024 Thijs Bronts – Disrupted Architecture, for ArtEZ Arnhem (NL)
2022 Isabelle Andriesen - The Enchanters, Moderna Museet (SE)
2021 The Black Archives - Anna in Arnhem, Sonsbeek Biennale (NL)
2021 Farkhondeh Shahroudi - Anna Mermaid, Sonsbeek Biennale (NL)