Marije Gertenbach : the sum of the body

Marije Gertenbach believes historical artworks reflect the communal values of another time and place. For RijksakademieOPEN 2015 she was particularly inspired by the interior of the world’s first private bathroom, built for a pope in the 16th century. Its frescos are an instruction manual for its use and reveal how society at the time thought about the relationship between body and spirit. Since the work was exhibited for one weekend the work the process is captured. The publication shows the layers underneath the paint and the inspirations for the work.