The embroidered softness of René Onclin's existence
Amsterdam-based artist René Onclin captures urban scenes and family photographs by transforming them into intricate embroidery. His work often seeks to add softness to reality, as seen in his current contribution to the High Five exhibition at Loods 6.
Artist René Onclin, a painter and textile artist born in the Jordaan, draws inspiration from the streets of Amsterdam. He practices urban sketching in his neighborhood, capturing buildings, trees, and street furniture in his sketchbook. Back in his studio, Onclin transforms these sketches into unique textile art, describing his process as painting with yarn. His work ranges from embroidered depictions of urban landscapes to personalized vintage family portraits, where he adds vibrant thread details to historical photographs.
Onclin's artistic focus centers on creating a sense of softness in the world. For a recent project inspired by a news story about a construction site foreman, he embroidered a green pasture around a concrete setting to introduce warmth to a harsh environment. His work is currently being showcased at an exhibition titled High Five, held at Loods 6 on the KNSM-eiland in Amsterdam. This collection reflects his ongoing effort to tell personal stories through his evolving needlework techniques.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
