Mondria(a)n, en route to New York + Q&A

In a game of spatial division, lines, and rhythm, Piet Mondrian's personal reflections and the historical events of his time alternately move between foreground and background. As Piet Mondrian considers and reconsiders his compositions, where the thickness of a line has a determining impact on the entire painting, the Second World War casts its shadow ahead. Despite being aware of the impending danger, Mondrian hesitates and postpones his intended departure to New York to keep working on his paintings. 

Simultaneously, he continues to hope for a good outcome. Only when the ground becomes too hot under his feet does he impulsively leave. But then bureaucracy does not make it easy for him to travel to New York. After arriving in New York, the previously so characteristic black lines and planes in primary colors disappear from his paintings, making way for the rhythm of his new environment. In spite of the dark times, Mondrian seems to free himself from the dogmas he imposed on himself and renews himself by creating seemingly more playful compositions.

Q&A
On Sunday, January 18, film director Pim Zwier will be present at the screening. Concordia's visual arts programmer Petra Boonstra will engage in a conversation with him and the audience after the film.