Nynke Tynagel
At first glance, Nynke’s prints might remind you of a crowded locker about to spill out on top of you: either of an athlete, or of a student too busy living life to stop and arrange its colorful contents.
Thick black lines, like the ones bordering speech bubbles in comic books, mark clear boundaries between everyday objects, and as you focus to make out meaning, a playful chaos begins to grab hold of your attention, alerting a curiosity within to continue exploring.
The longer you look, the more you fall in love.
From left to right: 37 Things, 48 Things and 41 Things by Nynke Tynagel for Sidedish Projects.
You’re suddenly invited to participate in a game of ‘I Spy’ with the selection of items, easily identifiable on the surface, yet possessing a deeper, more personal meaning beyond their mere utility.
No two viewers will share the exact same association with the assorted pieces on the prints, and just like looking through an old storage box of cherished belongings, memories flood your mind with bittersweet nostalgia.
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As Nynke herself charmingly puts it: “I have a thing for things,” and below the surface of each thing exists a labyrinth of stories that stem both inward and outward, drawing upon dreams, calling for new possibilities.
Nynke translates the intimate language of inanimate objects for us. A snorkel tastefully placed next to a flipper may seem like mundane clutter in the garage to many, but not to Nynke. Nynke sees a story unfold, and through her intuitive composition, opens a window into that room through which she rescues items from the abyss of the pragmatic, granting them a vibrant new role as lead characters in their very own light-hearted print.
Personally, we love the mystery of the dart-punctured American football in ‘48 Things’ - was it a curious act of destruction, or simply a case of bad aim at a children’s birthday party?
As Nynke walks through the local dollar shop, as she often enjoys doing in search of inspiration, we imagine a case of Toy Story in action. She hears the charismatic whispers of a static stapler, observes the joyous dance of a set of screwdrivers, appreciating the hidden lives of objects entirely overlooked if not for their functional value.
Nynke is not only a fun-loving individual, but also an extremely accomplished artist with decades of creative experience, serious graphic talent, and a successful track record in corporate design that has afforded her the ability to be selective with whom she works - only taking on projects she’s passionate about and truly believes in.
From left to right: Nynke finding peace in her studio alongside her latest Sidedish Projects launch, the limited edition ‘Wild Things’
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It goes without saying that Sidedish’s collaboration with Nynke on ‘A Thing for Things’ and most recently, ‘Wild Things’, as she transitions from her past roles onto a more personal artistic journey, has been a true privilege for us. Her enthusiasm to provide useful feedback at every step has proven immensely helpful for the development of our collective vision. Always quick to answer an email or to like a post, her involvement with the project has been incredibly supportive, and we could not be more grateful.
If asked about her personal artistic process, she might modestly share a few morsels of insight, however not being one to boast, Nynke prefers to let her prints speak for her, allowing one the honor to peek into her inner visual world, where everyday objects star as protagonists in their respective tales.
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If there’s one thing we’ve learned from Nynke, it’s that we’re constantly surrounded by things that tell stories, yet somehow we’re conditioned to tune them out - Nynke encourages us to stop, take a moment to notice the details, and relish in the circumstantial treasures that make up the background of our everyday lives.
Check out Nynke’s Limited Edition ‘Wild Things’ or ‘A Thing for Things’ Series below or keep up with her latest via her website or Instagram!
Products
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Wild Things
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