"As ge nie fietst komde nie wijer"

Mural "As ge nie fietst komde nie wijer" ("If you don't cycle, you won't get anywhere") by the artistic duo Walter Kerkhofs and Ivo van Leeuwen, who jointly perform under the name Spießig und Stoltz.

The inspiration for this colorful creation arose when a Belgian passerby uttered these words to the cycling artist Walter Kerkhofs. This statement served as the perfect starting point for an impressive mural and silkscreen print. Walter Kerkhofs and Ivo van Leeuwen collaborated on this artwork, which not only captures the essence of movement and progress, but is also a visual treat for those walking down Telex Street.

The mural, commissioned by the municipality of Tilburg, was proudly unveiled in 2011, in the presence of the artists themselves and culture alderman Marjo Frenk. “As ge nie fietsst, komde nie wijer” is a message that goes deeper than paint on the wall. It calls for action, for progress, and reflects the dynamics of modern city life.

The mural “As ge nie fietst, komde nie wijer” is not only an ode to movement and progress, but also a wonderful example of the artistic collaboration between Walter Kerkhofs and Ivo van Leeuwen, enriching the Telexstraat in Tilburg with color and meaning. It invites viewers to reflect on the power of movement in life and highlights the role of art as a powerful messenger in the public realm.

About Walter Kerkhofs:
Walterus (Walter) Wilhelmus Maria Kerkhofs, born in Reusel in 1944, is an acclaimed artist with a rich artistic past. He attended art academies in Tilburg, Rotterdam and Poznan and established his studio on Telexstraat in 1976. His oeuvre includes various art forms such as screen prints, lino and woodcuts, etchings, stained glass, wall decorations and stage designs.

About Ivo van Leeuwen:
Ivo van Leeuwen, born in 1969 and working in Tilburg, is a versatile artist with specializations in portraits and pictograms. His love for sustainability is reflected in his use of linocuts, where he cuts images in recycled linoleum from educational institutions.

Source: https://soeq.nl/