'Torus in Blue Ceramics' by Handiedan, 2023
Original show card from the Corey Helford Gallery Booth.
Context Art Miami show, Dec. 5-10, 2023, Miami, FL.
8.5 x 5.5 Inches
21.6 x 14 Centimeters
10 x 8 x 0.8 Inches (framed)
Gorgeous offset lithograph print on white gloss cardstock.
Based on Handiedan's original, hand-cut, digital collage w/vintage ceramics, paper layers, foam board + found materials.
Open Edition (Sold Out).
Show details with Troy Brooks artwork printed on reverse.
*Note: Float-framed in UV glass with black MDF frame molding.
ABOUT THE ART/ARTIST
Handiedan is a Dutch multidisciplinary artist known for her intricate collage works that merge classical ornamentation with contemporary portraiture. Drawing from antique engravings, vintage typography, architectural motifs, and decorative arts, she constructs dense, symmetrical compositions that feel simultaneously historical and futuristic. Her practice is rooted in a meticulous, almost meditative process, layering cut paper, found materials, and digital elements to create richly textured surfaces that reference Baroque, Rococo, and early scientific illustration traditions while remaining distinctly modern.
The work featured on this postcard exemplifies Handiedan’s signature visual language, where human figures are embedded within elaborate frameworks of ceramic patterns, ornamental borders, and architectural geometry. Rendered primarily in cobalt blue tones reminiscent of Delftware and traditional porcelain, the composition evokes both fragility and permanence. The figure appears suspended within an ornate structure, blurring distinctions between body, object, and environment. This fusion reflects Handiedan’s ongoing exploration of identity, control, and transformation—how individuals are shaped by cultural systems, aesthetics, and inherited histories.
This artwork was presented at Context Art Miami, held December 5–10, 2023, as part of Miami Art Week. Context Art Miami is known for spotlighting contemporary and emerging artists whose practices bridge fine art, design, and conceptual innovation. Exhibited through Corey Helford Gallery at Booth B11, Handiedan’s work stood alongside an international roster of artists working across painting, sculpture, and mixed media, reinforcing the fair’s emphasis on technical mastery and narrative depth.
Within the context of the fair, Handiedan’s work offered a moment of visual stillness and precision amid the spectacle of Miami Art Week. Its ornate restraint and historical references contrasted sharply with more overtly gestural or pop-driven works, inviting viewers to slow down and engage closely with detail and symbolism. As both a collectible postcard and documentation of the exhibition, this piece serves as a lasting record of Handiedan’s presence at Context Art Miami 2023—capturing her ability to merge old-world craftsmanship with contemporary conceptual art.