Root Gallery

Contemporary art gallery based in Krimpen aan de Lek, Netherlands Root Gallery started out as a small art gallery with big ambitions.

Built on collaboration, trust and mutual support, the gallery now represents a new generation of Dutch contemporary artists working in different disciplines and crossovers. It is fully committed to the development of ambitious and special programming, while in depth research into material and its qualities, colour, composition and concept are always at the base. Though consistent in their practice

, the artists continue to seek out new pathways, develop further and innovate. Moving to the current location, which offers exciting opportunities for showcasing, has accelerated this process. Large installation works in the centre of the gallery space are alternated and combined with (smaller) wall sculptures, paintings and prints. This way, spectators are able to connect with the same artistic practices in different ways. Root Gallery works hard on the exposure of its represented artists by participating in national as well as international art fairs and exhibitions throughout the whole year. It is also invested in building long term relationships by facilitating continuous communication with artists, collectors, visitors and (international) partners.

02/06/2026

This photograph, Wild Space by , is part of the ongoing Painted Room series, in which temporary spaces are constructed using painted strips of textile.

Natural daylight plays an essential role in the work. As the light changes throughout the day, shadows shift across the installation, creating relationships between colour, form and space that are unique to a specific moment and location.

For this work, the process of building, observing, positioning and photographing was taken a step further. The installation began as a simple arrangement and was continuously adjusted in response to changing light conditions. The camera position changed alongside it, resulting in an image that emerged from a situation in which every element remained in motion.

The work is available in an edition of 3 and measures 125 x 94,5 cm. It is presented in a smoked oak frame with museum glass, allowing the subtle details and tonal shifts within the photograph to remain clearly visible.

Part of the exhibition What Holds, on view until 11 July.

Open every Friday and Saturday from 13:00 - 17:00.

01/06/2026

"Leather is a material you can guide, but never fully control."

That idea sits at the core of Madelon's practice.

Working with leftover leather sourced from the high-fashion industry, creates sculptural works inspired by structures found in nature. Leaf veins, textures and organic patterns form the starting point for a process in which intuition and craftsmanship play an equally important role.

After extensive experimentation with different materials, she found what she was looking for in leather: a material that combines strength with flexibility, structure with movement. At the same time, leather remains unpredictable. It can be shaped and guided, but never fully controlled. That dialogue between artist and material is present in every work.

By magnifying details that often go unnoticed, Madelon invites us to slow down and look more closely at the natural world around us. Her ambition is to create works that evoke the same sense of wonder found in nature itself, transforming small, overlooked structures into immersive experiences.

Madelon's work is currently on view at Root Gallery as part of What Holds.

On view until 11 July.
Open every Friday and Saturday, 13:00 – 17:00.

Photography by

27/05/2026

On Saturday 30 May, we open What Holds, the second exhibition at our renewed gallery location.

The exhibition brings together new work by , and . Photography and leather wall sculptures are presented throughout the gallery, alongside a presentation by invited artist .snel , showing new handblown glass works.

The opening takes place from 15:00 to 18:00. For those spending the afternoon by the water or exploring the area, the doors will already be open from 12:00 onwards. Drinks will be served, the artists will be present, and the gallery will be pleasantly cool inside throughout the afternoon.
The lower floor will also present works by all artists connected to the gallery.

Would you like to see specific works during your visit? Feel free to let us know in advance.

Saturday 30 May
15:00 – 18:00

Root Gallery
Molendijk 46
Krimpen aan de Lek

25/05/2026

🍸 On Saturday 30 May, we open What Holds, featuring new works by , and .

For this exhibition, Jan Theun presents works from his recent series Painted Room. Rather than photographing existing interiors, he constructs temporary spaces himself - built from simple materials, light and painted surfaces - that only exist for the duration of the photograph.

The resulting images move somewhere between photography, architecture and illusion. Spaces that feel strangely familiar, yet impossible to fully place.

✨️ We would love to welcome you on Saturday afternoon. Drinks will be served, the artists will be present, and new works will be shown throughout the gallery.

Opening
Saturday 30 May
15:00 – 18:00

Root Gallery
Molendijk 46
Krimpen aan de Lek

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21/05/2026

A final weekend of Where Light Lands.

Before the opening of the next exhibition What Holds, the current presentation with works by , and - alongside a presentation by guest artist - can still be visited this Friday and Saturday at Root Gallery.

☀️ The weather finally looks good this weekend. If you’re planning to head out of the city and are looking for places nearby to visit, walk or have lunch, feel free to send us a message. We’re happy to share a few favourites in the area.

Friday 22 May | 13:00 - 17:00
Saturday 23 May | 11:00 - 17:00

☕️ On Saturday morning, coffee and a small breakfast will be served, and the artists will be present for one final walkthrough of the exhibition. Cold drinks will be ready throughout the weekend.

Root Gallery
Molendijk 46
Krimpen aan de Lek

Photography:

20/05/2026

Alongside the upcoming exhibition What Holds, one wall is dedicated to Invitation, a recurring presentation for guest artists. This edition presents new work by .snel.

As an artist, Francisca explores the constantly changing relationship between people and their environment. By using accessible materials and recognisable concepts, she challenges existing perceptions and encourages viewers to look more closely at the world around them.

In her work Crystal Clear, the starting point is a copper cleaning sponge, an object that is virtually invisible in everyday life. It symbolises labour that is rarely acknowledged or appreciated.

Opening
30.05.2026
15:00 – 18:00

On view until 11 July.

Photo 4 + 7 by Judith Quax

17/05/2026

Anna Oudhof () at Root Gallery. Only one more week to see the first edition of Invitation, a new presentation format within the gallery dedicated to invited guest artists alongside the main exhibitions.

Built from reclaimed copper and glass, the works carry a raw, almost industrial edge. Unpolished in feel, yet carefully composed and held together with precision. Somewhere between sculpture, object and light source, each piece responds differently to the space throughout the day.

Over the past weeks, the presentation has been received with great enthusiasm. We’re proud to have started this new format with Anna’s work.

On view until 23 May 2026.

The gallery is open:
Friday 22 May — 13:00–17:00
Saturday 23 May — 11:00–17:00
Or by appointment.

07/05/2026

Over the past six months, we’ve presented sculptures by in very different settings. First at , later at KunstRAI, and currently as part of the exhibition Where Light Lands at Root Gallery.

Jeske works with bronze, a material with a long history in sculpture. Bronze is an alloy, traditionally made from copper and tin, though other combinations are also possible. The result is a material that is strong, durable and remarkably precise in casting. Molten bronze flows easily into the smallest details of a mould, then contracts slightly as it cools, allowing the sculpture to be released without losing definition.
Every bronze sculpture starts far away from metal. Usually in clay or wax, materials that allow the artist to search, adjust and reshape the form over time. Only once the sculpture feels resolved does the casting process begin.

Most contemporary bronzes are made using the lost-wax method. A wax version of the sculpture is created from a mould, refined by hand and encased in a ceramic shell. When heated, the wax melts away, leaving a hollow space ready to receive bronze at over 1,000 degrees Celsius. After cooling, seams are refined, surfaces carefully reworked, and separate cast elements are sometimes welded together until the sculpture reads as one continuous form.

Over the past months we’ve met many bronze collectors, but also younger visitors who had never really encountered bronze sculpture up close before. A valuable addition to the gallery, and interesting to see how differently people respond to the material.

Which setting do you think suits Jeske’s work best? We love the atmosphere of the final image.

Jeske’s work remains on view as part of Where Light Lands until 23 May.

Open Friday & Saturday, 13:00 - 17:00
Molendijk 46, Krimpen aan de Lek

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01/05/2026

Now on view: Anna Oudhof ()

Only a few weeks left to see this first Invitation in the gallery.
A new concept for Root Gallery, and one that has been received far better than expected. Anna is the first artist invited into this format, bringing a body of work that stands apart within the space.

Built from reclaimed copper and glass, the work carries a raw, almost industrial edg, unpolished in feel, yet carefully composed and held together with precision. It’s the kind of work that reveals itself fully only when seen in person.

On view as part of Invitation
Friday & Saturday 13:00 – 17:00
Or by appointment

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25/04/2026

At our booth at KunstRAI, we’ve brought together a selection of works that clearly differ in material and approach, yet feel connected in the space.

With works by , , , , and .
From leather and bronze to glass and paint, each work brings its own rhythm. Some are immediate, others reveal themselves more slowly.

Open today and tomorrow until 18:00 🥂
, Amsterdam

If you’re in Amsterdam, feel free to stop by. Tickets available.

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Adres

Molendijk 46
Krimpen Aan De Lek
2931SC

Website

http://www.root.gallery/

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