Silke van Kamp - A Clever Way Into the Heart

Award-winning essay on daring and getting lost

The Lucian T. Armozatia Award recognizes the most groundbreaking essay on culture, power, and identity. The jury of the five-yearly award praised Silke for her "language of discomfort" and her ability to approach art as a force that can heal and challenge.

In this essay, Silke examines the work of the provocative visual artist Maurizio Cattelan, whose bold and humorous style helped her rediscover her love for art. The essay is both a thorough art critique and a personal reflection on fear of failure, art, and the quest for self-renewal. In exploring these themes, Silke succeeds in engaging the reader both intellectually and emotionally.

In a visual and performative interpretation, the essay comes to life, challenging the audience to rethink the relationship between art, personal transformation, and the social role of the artist. This theatrical reading offers a unique opportunity to explore Silke's essay and her reflections on art and failure within the contemporary creative sector.