One of Veldhoen’s least known artistic activities is painting ceramics. A large part of the production was intended for his own use, such as his daily tableware. From time to time he buys undecorated white crockery, which he paints with gold glaze and bakes in his own oven. He always regarded the metamorphosis of the almost colourless paint into shining gold, caused by the baking process, as a great miracle.
The most important ceramic products, however, are the large bowls that he painted with scenes that often go back to older drawings and paintings. Because of the large size, Veldhoen outsources the baking of dishes to a professional potter. The edition is limited to a maximum of two dishes.
In addition to tableware and decorative dishes, Veldhoen also produced tiles inspired by the famous Delft blue wall tiles. The subjects vary from a traditional Dutch landscape, a bird with a frog, to a dust mite and a cityscape. In addition to individual tiles, Veldhoen also made complete tableaux, including flowers in a vase and an angel playing a grand piano. Text by Ed de Heer.
In addition to tableware and decorative dishes, Veldhoen also produced tiles inspired by the famous Delft blue wall tiles. The subjects vary from a traditional Dutch landscape, a bird with a frog, to a dust mite and a cityscape. In addition to individual tiles, Veldhoen also made complete tableaux, including flowers in a vase and an angel playing a grand piano. Text by Ed de Heer.
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