VALERIE VAN LEERSUM

artist based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

MAPPING CITIES ON A DRIFT

This map is part of an ongoing work entitled "The Archive of the inbetween". It is a compilation of works that deal with transition, conversion and migration. Inspired by people who are forced by circumstances to search for new land versus land that is looking for a new destination. The NDSM-shipyard is one of the places included in this archive. The map is constructed from all the buildings that are or ever were on the wharf. Over the course of time the drawing with all its buildings will fade and disappear, then it is up to the future how to care for this heritage.

Exposed: Over ‘t IJ festival, NDSM Amsterdam, 2015