Art in the Kitchen   

By The Holland Times Friday 20 May 2011, 20:05

The good things in life get even better when you mix them. An excellent example is showcased this weekend at Mr Kitchen in Amsterdam, where fine art and subsequent fine wine come together in a perfect blend. The spring edition of Cornelie’s Collection opened last Friday.

Intriguing paintings, delicate sculptures, enticing gouaches, and droll bronze figures are currently on display at Mr. Kitchen. Featured artists are Annemiek Vera, Machteld Aardse, Leslie Browne, Yoshiaki Ishikawa, Eline de Jonge, Maurice Christo and Peter de Graaff, to name just a few.

Cornelie Frech brought them together as part of Cornelie’s Collection. In addition De Wijnmeisjes host wine tastings, serving exquisite natural wines. One could spend the weekend in a less delightful fashion.

Frech, an independent art consultant, selects works of art from various disciplines and puts them up for sale at her website. Yet ever so often she organizes an exhibition in an unconventional setting, as she has done here at the Westergasfabriek. Her personal choice has brought together artists from all over the world.

Frech is passionate about art: “I select art I personally like. I am not an artist myself, missing the necessary talent – but I do have a talent for bringing artists and buyers together. I travel around the world to discover new and inspiring artists. When it comes to exhibitions, I always try to find interesting locations that are quite unusual, places where you wouldn’t normally expect art. As an art consultant I help people find paintings and sculptures that suit them and I found Cornelie’s Collection meets a need.”

That funny little bronze figurine may set you back over 3,000 euro’s, but one will also find drawings of just a few hundred bob. Cornelie’s Collection provides suitable art to any budget.

And indeed, there’s art for everyone. Well, everyone save perhaps Halbe Zijlstra. (MARC BAKER)

For more information visit: www.corneliescollection.com