Ensemble: Poëzie, taal en woordspelingen [Poetry, language, and wordplay]
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M HKA is in possession of a large ensemble of Jan Vercruysse's graphic works and prints. Most of Vercruysse's prints are a form of visual poetry. They are mostly minimalistic in design and testify to great precision and eye for detail. The prints are often based on wordplay, a peculiar contrast or an ambiguous statement. In addition, they are full of references to art history and philosophy.
Jan Vercruysse was actually mainly occupied with visual poetry during his youth, before he started his career as a visual artist. Nonetheless, his love for language and poetry continues to be a constant throughout his oeuvre. It is most visible in his graphic works, but traces can also be found in the double-layered wordplay of the titles and inscriptions of his sculptural works.
Works
>Jan Vercruysse, Ile de France, 1974.Print, 57 x 37 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Sic, 1975.Print, 57 x 73 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, A Valérie, Pour la Vie, 1975-1990.Print, paper (vélin d'arches), 10.1 x 51 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Jan Vercruysse, 1978.Book, ink, paper, 29.7 x 21 cm, language : Dutch, French, publisher : ICC/Internationaal Cultureel Centrum, Antwerpen.
>Jan Vercruysse, Spleen de Hambourg, 1985.Print, paper, 30 x 20 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Narcisse, 1987-1989.Print, paper (old dutch), 32 x 12 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, The Art of Typewriting, 1987-1988.Print, paper (old dutch).
>Jan Vercruysse, Baudrillards are dollars, 1988.Print, paper (vélin d'arches), 68.5 x 98 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Agnes Sorel ou les Avant-Gardes, 1988.Print, paper (vélin d'arches), 89 x 58 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Facile à faire, 1989.Print, paper (vélin d'arches), 60 x 74.5 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Gay Nineties, 1990.Print, paper (vélin d'arches), 24 x 48.5 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Moderne, 1991.Print, paper (vélin d'arches), 60 x 74.5 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Q, 1991.Print, paper (hanemühle), 59 x 64 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Fontaine/Lustre, 1991.Print, ink, paper (vélin d'arches), 750 x 480 mm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Cinéma Cinéma, 1991.Print, paper vélin d'arches, 68 x 98 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Je veux bien, 1991.Print, paper (vélin d'arches).
>Jan Vercruysse, 9 ontwerpen voor het omslag van een tijdschrift in 8+1 afleveringen, 1992.Print, paper.
>Jan Vercruysse, Les Paroles (III), 1994.Sculpture, wood, iron, paint, 130 x 220 x 180 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Places (III.5), 2006.Sculpture, galvanized steel, 130 x 78 x 1.5 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Dans l'air.Print, paper (moulin du gué), 45.5 x 36 cm.
>Jan Vercruysse, Extrait de Journal (1e 5 avril 1984).Print, pape (japanese), 50 x 67 cm.