Geseponeerd
Jivan van der Ende is collaborating with graphic designer Elena Op “t Eynde on her new experimental artist's book Geseponeerd. Based on instructions, Op 't Eynde designs the publication as 'The Policeman”, a fictional character and an absurdist personification of patriarchal authority. Through gender-bending and performative actions, De Politieman edits, censors and publishes Van der Ende's printed work, using playful absurdity to explore themes such as gender issues, control and abuse of power.
By assuming this role, graphic designer Elena Op 't Eynde explores censorship strategies and gains complete control over the artist's publication and practice. Through this collaboration, both creators play with the hierarchical role patterns of director and performer, designer and artist.
Geseponeerd will be presented for the first time at the headquarters of De Politieman, the exhibition “Waakzaam en Dienstbaar” at P/////AKT.
Geseponeerd
2025
Created by Jivan van der Ende, De Politieman, Elena Op ’t Eynde
Graphic design and performance by Elena Op ’t Eynde
Texts by Bas Hendrikx, Anna Smolak, Joséphine Wagnier, Elena Op ’t Eynde and Jivan van der Ende
Proofreading, text editing and translations by Vincent Van Dijck, Cleo Foole, Madelon Dendooven, Joséphine Wagnier and Jack Cox
Printed at Graphius
Supported by P///AKT, SB34, KdG Sint Lucas Antwerpen
Financially supported by Mondriaansfonds, Cultuurfonds, VGC Brussel
160p, 200 ex.
23 x 30 cm
ISBN 9789090404592
For €25 available at P///AKT and via email.
Waakzaam en Dienstbaar, solo exhibition at P///AKT, Amsterdam
Geseponeerd, 2025 (Cover)
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Geseponeerd, 2025 (Cover in sleeve and first page)
