086. VH the Thimble by Ruud van den Berg

About "086. VH the Thimble"

by Ruud van den Berg

About the artwork

The digital artwork "VH de Vingerhoed" shows a stylised interpretation of the façade of the iconic eatery on the Donkere Gaard. The façade is executed in a classic, almost graphic interplay of lines, emphasising the old-fashioned stepped gable that gives the building its historical character. The lines are clean but not cold; subtle hues and textures add depth to the image, while maintaining a somewhat minimalist look. In front of the door, a distinctive VanMoof bicycle, recognisable by its modern, understated design, provides an intriguing contrast to the historic architecture.
Warm, yellow flecks of light fall out through the café's large window, giving the sculpture an inviting atmosphere. Inside, hanging lamps are visible, their round shapes gently glowing, suggesting an intimate ambience. At the back of the window, a subtle vista opens up: a narrow view of the Oudegracht, where the water is rendered in abstract lines, just enough to make the location palpable without overloading the image with detail.
The composition balances between realism and abstraction. Each element-the facade, the bicycle, the light, the canal-contributes to a story of tradition and modernity, of urban tranquillity and liveliness. The artwork invites you to look longer, discovering new details each time, and thus captures not only a place, but also an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and contemporary.

Address: Donkere Gaard 11, 3511 KV Utrecht

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Finished on: 05-05-2022