Two columns by Gust Romijn will be given a new place on the Kromme Zandweg in October

On Wednesday, October 23 at 15.00:XNUMX PM we will celebrate the relocation of the artwork Two columns by Gust Romijn (1922-2010) at the new location on the Kromme Zandweg. The Rotterdam artist lived and worked in this street for a long time. Also a little further on is the red Gust Romijn Bridge (2016), a pedestrian bridge over the marshalling yard on the Waalhaven Oostzijde. More information about the program will follow soon via this website and our social media.

About the image

Gust Romijn made Two columns in 1977 as part of the reconstruction of the Energiehal, near Diergaarde Blijdorp. The artwork was realized thanks to the municipal percentage regulation and has had an interesting journey. Due to the demolition of the Energiehal, the bright red columns were moved to the Roel Langerakweg in 2003, where it served as a monumental marker of the entrance to the sports park. In In 2016 the work was temporarily stored for restoration. In 2017 the statue was loaned to Amsterdam and became part of the sculpture exhibition ArtZuid. It was then suggested to place the artwork near the Gust Romijn Bridge in Charlois, close to Romijn's former home and studio. That location has now been found at the Kromme Zandweg, at the Schulpweg.

About the artist

Gust Romijn (Noordwijkerhout, 1922 – Dreischor, 2010) was a versatile artist whose work underwent a remarkable evolution from the expressive, organic forms of the Cobra movement to the sleek, abstract design in public space. His early paintings reflect the dynamic and spontaneous style that was characteristic of Cobra. Later, with works such as Two columns, he showed a shift towards a more geometric and spatial approach. He uses vibrant colours and smooth surfaces to explore the interaction between art and environment. Seven works of art by Gust Romijn can be seen in public spaces throughout Rotterdam.