About Esther Jiskoot

The sculpture Clarad shows a ‘being’ that is difficult to categorise. His posture conceals both a desire for contact and acceptance and a defensive gesture that creates distance. This groping figure, through its shape and body language, evokes feelings of compassion and innocence. The sculpture reflects on its surroundings, but at the same time also holds up a mirror to them. Esther Jiskoot creates hybrid forms that explore the relationship between body and mind and the world in which they live. Their sensual aura conveys ideas of vulnerability and quests for vitality. Mechanisms for survival, support and avoidance reveal an urge to deal with life and death and to find a form between primal instincts and culture. They often form the core of her work. She addresses the viewer on an intuitive sensory level. As a sculptor, her interest lies in the alarming splendour of the imperfect as a sign of humanity and in being open to the unknown.