Driftwood & Paraffin, 2022  
Temporary installation, Framed photograph     

Luuk stayed in our bunker for two weeks in the beginning of February 2022. It was during a time of heavy storms that brought a lot of materials on to the beach. He went 'beachcombing' and researched two materials that derived from ships: driftwood and paraffin.   He experimented and worked with both materials and we chose to work with the driftwood for the bunker art collection. He photographed the installation and framed the photograph himself in multiplex. Its is now on display in the bunker for all our guests to see. Making it the first artwork of a collection that will grow every year with each residency.      

About the paraffin   
This is a substance derived from oil which is used to make candles. It is shipped in liquid form but also ends up in the water when the storage containers are cleaned. Paraffin is very toxic to animals who can mistake the smaller parts for food. It is a big problem since the Netherlands is one of the biggest exporters and importers of paraffin in the world. Costs to clean up beaches is estimated around 148.000 euro's every year.  

Thanks to the work by Luuk we became even more aware of the man made type of materials that ends up in the sea on a daily basis.  The Cocondo Artist in Residence is made possible bij de Erfgoedlijn Atlantikwall of the Provincie Zuid-Holland.