021. The Kiefhoek by Ruud van den Berg

About "021. The Kiefhoek"

by Ruud van den Berg

About the artwork

The digital artwork depicts a lively yet serene scene in Rotterdam's De Kiefhoek neighbourhood. At its centre is the recognisable neighbourhood room, a low, white-plastered building with clean lines and functional forms - a tribute to the modernist architecture of J.J.P. Oud. The austere geometry of the buildings contrasts subtly with the soft, warm glow of the evening light falling over the scene.
In front of the community room is a small, inviting terrace. Here, local residents sit in informal circles, enjoying coffee, conversation and the languid atmosphere of a spring evening. People vary in age and background, reflecting the diversity of the neighbourhood. Children run through the narrow streets in the background, while older people sit quietly at a table with a newspaper or a glass of soda.
The use of colour is soft but vibrant, with warm earth tones and accents of pastel green and terracotta, reinforcing the atmosphere of community and tranquillity. The digital nature of the artwork allows subtle reproduction of details such as light reflections on windows, texture in bricks and the movement of leaves in the wind.
The work not only captures a snapshot of everyday life, but also highlights the social function of architecture in the neighbourhood. Here, the Kiefhoek emerges not only as an architectural icon, but as the heart of a living community, where contact and togetherness are central.

Address: De Kiefhoek, Rotterdam

Digital artwork after a photo by Ossip van Duivenbode

Finished on: 29-07-2021