Portrait by Paul Barbera
Frederik Molenschot (Studio Molen, since 2005) is an artist and designer from the Netherlands. He studied man and public space at the Design Academy and describes himself as a landscape sculptor. For all his work he uses what he sees and finds in landscapes, (Natural, industrial, urban, cosmos, milky way) which he transforms into archetypes and then into objects. Molenschot is not bonded to one material, but bronze is often used for his robust and large sculptures.
Molenschot's passion for making things was influenced by his upbringing, as both of his parents' families owned factories. He grew up next to a factory, which ignited his love for creating. He now creates all of his works in his studio, where he lives and works in Zaandam with a team of various creatives.
Through his artistic journey, Molenschot has discovered new materials and techniques, collaborating with different craftsmen and growing his business. However, at his core, he remains a passionate artist and polaroid photographer, expressing himself most often through 3D works that translate his stories into objects.
Molenschot's artistic journey began in the year 2000, when he started creating his personal Atlas - a diary of projects and materials. His work has been chronicled in a book that captures moments in time, transforming them into culturally significant works of art.
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