These series of domestic themed sculptures came to life during in depth research about play and the homo-ludens. Looking through the lens of absurd is mand playing with the idea of baudrillard’s simulacrum, Bas has created an uncanny encounter with everyday objects.
While humor draws the viewer in, his critique on who is welcome, growing up and the loss of frivolity soon become apparent. The contradicting nature of his workhands the viewer a lot of entry points. It sets and breaks boundaries: it challenges them to rethink and question their daily life in a playful manner.
