Shaped by Fire - Monique de Kruijk

Currently on display at the CCH exhibition (KunstHalderberge, Oudenbosch)

Description: 

Shaped by Fire tells the story of transformation. Just as clay is hardened, steel is forged, and gold is purified by fire, people are shaped by the challenges, changes, and experiences that life brings. 

The layered textures, the cracks, and the fiery hues symbolize moments of struggle, growth, and renewal. The gold represents the strength and wisdom that emerge from these processes. What at first seems broken actually turns out to give character and depth upon closer look. 

The silhouette looks ahead, as a reminder that we are not defined by what has touched us, but by how we have emerged from it.

"Fire does not destroy everything. Sometimes, it reveals what is worth keeping"

Specifications:

• Size: 60 x 50 x 1 cm
• Mixed-Media: Hardboard, plaster, acryl paint, epoxy
• Colours: Black and white, Orange and yellow tones, gold
• Year of creation: 2026

Included:

• Two mounted suspension hooks for hanging the artwork
• Certificate of Authenticity