Gerrit van Dijk en Piet Zwaanswijk “Loutje”
Pimped Statue of Laurens Jansz Coster, Grote Markt, Haarlem
You and your Mickey Mouse™ shit
2018
40 × 50 cm
Graphic collage on Alcan composite
5 + 1 artist proof
A homage to artist and animation filmmaker Gerrit van Dijk, who had an enormous love-hate relationship with Disney’s oeuvre. Mickey Mouse in particular often came back in his work. “I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I have ever known.” — Walt Disney
I couldn't believe it when I first read that quote… Tsss…
Made for Expo Gerrit 80 / Walt 90, Jan en Piet museum, Haarlem.