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Exhibition by artist Claire Verkleij of Let the Colors Speak at Reset Records. Art as inspiration for art. Record covers and the music from the record were the inspiration for the paintings that Claire made especially for this exhibition.

From January 3 to 31 you can view works of art and the accompanying vinyl records at Reset Records in Utrecht East. Both the plates and the works of art are for sale.

Visiting address of the exhibition: Reset Records, Prins Hendriklaan 16, 3583 EM Utrecht.

For opening hours and more information see: www.letthecolorsspeak.com .

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Additional explanation about the exhibition

The exhibition is composed of 4 vinyl records and 16 paintings.
These 4 vinyl records form the basis of the exhibition on which the artworks are inspired:

• Santana – Amigos
• La Toya Jackson – La Toya
• Peter Koelewijn and his Rockets – Tutti Frutti
• Q65 – Revolution

How did the exhibition come about?

Claire: “It always starts with choosing colors and the rest follows automatically. Rian Kraan and I selected vinyl records together and I started making matching paintings. We selected these vinyl records primarily based on color and style variation. We wanted a combination of colorful records and different genres. I think that turned out well.”

From first record to first work of art

The record Q65, Revolution is a special record for Rian. It is the first record he bought in 1966. This record is the centerpiece of the exhibition. Claire has started making the artworks to match this record.

Jackson's album La Toya is a record with special meaning for Claire. Claire: “This record is from the year I was born, 1988. The life of La Toya Jackson inspired me to create the works of art. She has actually lived her entire life in the shadow of her family's glamor. She never really became famous herself. I wanted to convey this in the works of art I have created.”

The record covers and the music on the record inspired Claire while painting the artworks. Claire: “The record covers themselves are actually also a work of art. I was inspired to create the works of art by the record cover but also by the music. When I make a painting I always start with a color and the rest follows automatically. Colors have a power, a power to evoke a feeling and tell a story. Colors allow you to communicate in a way that words cannot convey. The combination of art and music appeals to me. Music can make you dream away and immerse yourself more deeply in a work of art. The nice thing about abstract art is that everyone sees something different in it. You also have that with music. Everyone has their own experience of music and art, together they form an even richer experience.

Both the plates and the works of art are for sale.

More information & images

Let The Colors Speak, Claire Verkleij
E: contact@letthecolorsspeak.com

More information about the artist

Claire Verkleij, owner and founder of Let The Colors Speak. Claire is an intuitive artist where colors form the basis of every work of art she creates. It always starts with a color and the rest follows automatically. Colors have a power, a power to evoke a feeling and tell a story. Colors allow you to communicate in a way that words cannot convey.

Let The Colors Speak (LTCS) is the name under which Claire sells her artwork.
Let The Colors Speak offers a collection of colorful art products.

More about Let The Colors Speak can be found at https://www.letthecolorsspeak.com

Learn more about Reset Records

Reset Records is a record store founded by Rian Kraan. Rian sells a very extensive collection of vintage vinyl LPs and singles from the 50s to the 90s in almost all genres in the store and webshop: pop, rock, blues, jazz, soul, disco, country, beat, rock 'n roll, chanson, singer-songwriter, classical, cabaret, including many from Dutch soil.

Rian collected this collection of records over 20 years. His special collection is now being sold to new vinyl enthusiasts. Hence the name Reset Records.

More information about Reset Records can be found at https://www.resetrecords.nl

Exhibition visiting address
Reset Records
Prins Hendriklaan 16

3583 EM Utrecht

Opening hours

From January 3 to January 31, 2023.
The exhibition can be viewed 24 hours a day in the Reset Records window.

If you would like to take a closer look at the works, visit the store.

Closed on Mondays

Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Closed on Wednesday

Thursday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Closed on Sundays