HEIMAT

The idea of ‘Heimat’ is hard to define, mainly because it implies an emotional connection to a certain area. With the series ‘Heimat’ Van Tiggelen returns to his homeground Zeeuws-Vlaanderen where he grew up. A region which borders Belgium, the Northsea and the Westerschelde river. A region of low horizons, high skies, marine clay polders, fertile farmland, harvested crops and plowed fields. A region with the scent of salty air, defined by the sea and strong southwest winds. Second hand work clothes, which were worn while working on the land, are processed by Van Tiggelen in the artworks.