Kartonkoppen – with karton referring to the material and koppen to the size, roughly that of an average face – is a series of 40 unique collages that Rein Dufait created over the past few months. Each piece serves as a possible variation for a book cover, with Dufait essentially turning the contents of the book inside out: instead of being in the book, they appear on the outside – on the front cover, back cover, spine, and edges.
They balance between paintings and collages, in which he reuses and transforms existing drawings into intriguing objects. Elements from his studio are reworked and manipulated, resulting in a layered, tactile whole. Notable is the new use of text fragments, which he describes as loose thoughts – snippets that add an extra dimension to the work.
Proceeds from the sale of these works will go toward the production of a new publication about Rein Dufait’s work. The publication is designed by Studio Luc Derycke, published by Mer. Borgerhoff & Lamberigts, and will be released on 20 September to coincide with the exhibition ginder de dingen, de dagen en de wolken at Be-Part, Waregem.
A unique series of 40 new works by Rein Dufait, made from cardboard with a collage on both sides.
€ 800
Interested? Contact us to reserve a piece by number.
Once the payment has been transferred to account number BE85 7370
1764 0606, with the reference ‘Kartonkop’ followed by the number of the
work you wish to reserve, the piece will be allocated to you.
Collection
of the works is possible during one of the four exhibition moments at
Rein Dufait’s studio in Ostend. If you are unable to attend on one of
those occasions, collection by appointment or shipping (subject to
shipping costs) can be arranged.