Thijs Kelder | Smile | 25 cm D | stained glass

Beschrijving

Thijs Kelder, a Rotterdam-based artist, challenges the conventions of stained glass by fusing this time-honored craft with contemporary iconography and experimental techniques. His work is deeply narrative, addressing themes such as mortality, nightlife, climate change, consumerism, and mass production—subjects that speak to both the present and the future. Infused with humor, sometimes laced with darker or more critical undertones, his pieces invite reflection on the world we inhabit.

Despite an intrinsic urgency to bring ideas to life, Kelder is bound by the deliberate, time-intensive nature of his chosen medium. The stained glass process demands patience, precision, and an acceptance of fragility—qualities that stand in stark contrast to an era defined by rapid production and instant gratification. In this tension, his work finds its rhythm, unfolding slowly in defiance of acceleration.

Bring some light in the darkness with this stained glass object.

Handmade stained glass wall object with black wooden frame.

This modern glass suncatcher creates beautiful shadows when hung in a sunny spot.

25 cm D