VALERIE VAN LEERSUM
artist based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
ROBODOCK
Robodock specializes in customized, site -specific location development. Robo nights is an excellent example of a project that combines visual and performing arts with architecture and design, bringing the sum of the parts into a lager conceptual whole.
The Nest, created in cooperation with Ellen Kromhout. 2010 Hundreds of tree trunks forming together a huge nest. Visitors were able to send their wishes in the form of small boats and were putted in the nest. With the burning of the Fenix, also the wishes went into flames. The Fenix is a theatrical, flamboyant open-air music performance.
Dancing Derwishes, created in cooperation with Ruud Panhuysen. 2006. An installation of 7 circles dancing each at there own rhythm. Separate and together forming a fascinating dance.
Bread n Butter fashion fair / Barcelona 2007 Robodock Festival / Amsterdam 2006
Water map, created in cooperation with Arlette van Laar. 2005. Lounge, based on a water map build out of lemonade crates an plywood.