Reflection ushers in the new year with a clear, energetic dialogue between two distinct artistic positions. The exhibition brings together recent works by Jildau Nijboer and Julia Kaiser—two artists who each explore reflection, rhythm, and perception in their own way.
Nijboer’s practice is rooted in architecture, with a particular focus on stained glass. Her recent developments are closely linked to her residency at Stichting Dooyewaard, where she conducted research for Singer Laren into stained-glass windows in the monumental villas designed by K.P.C. de Bazel in the Gooi region. This research resulted in a monumental stained-glass work for the museum. A subsequent period working at Spinnerei Leipzig further deepened and expanded her visual language. In Reflection, Nijboer presents new work that reflects these recent developments, bringing together light, structure, and layering. Her works reference architectural elements while also evoking an inner sense of order and stillness. Following her presentation earlier this year at Art Island Amsterdam with Yellow Gallery, this exhibition marks a more introspective phase in her practice.
In contrast, Julia Kaiser’s work bursts with color and movement. Inspired by summer gardens and her travels—particularly her journeys to Japan—Kaiser creates paintings in which rhythm and dynamic interaction take center stage. Her new works feel almost sensory: color fields collide, flow, and resonate, as if in constant exchange. The result is energetic and optimistic, a visual celebration of growth and transformation.
Together, Nijboer and Kaiser form a tense yet harmonious pairing. Reflection is not a mirror in the literal sense, but an invitation to look, experience, and look ahead—a powerful, colorful, and layered way to begin the new year.