Stadsgezicht bij zonsondergang met een groot betonnen gebouw versierd met kleurrijke neoncontouren van dieren, waaronder een rode vogel, roze hand, gele vis, groene konijn en blauwe hond. De lucht is gevuld met wolken die worden verlicht door de ondergaande zon, omringd door gebouwen in diverse architectonische stijlen.

The Human Scale – Chaim van Luit in Heerlen

Being on the move, pushing boundaries, and leaving traces: Chaim van Luit’s work is always in motion. From graffiti in the nineties to archaeological finds and neon art today – his oeuvre tells stories of time, place, and connection.

In the essay The Human Scale, cultural producer Robin Vermeulen explores the development of Van Luit: from his youth in Heerlen to the large, layered projects with which he continues to broaden our perspective on history, nature, and the city today.

About the author

Robin Vermeulen, based in Eindhoven, works on a wide range of art and culture projects, from project management and fundraising to curating, research, and education. For SCHUNCK, she wrote a personal exploration of Chaim’s work, offering insight into the sources of his inspiration and the ways he leaves his mark on Heerlen and far beyond.

See Op handen dragen for yourself, Chaim van Luit’s permanent neon artwork on the De Putgraaf parking garage in Heerlen. The five glowing hands above the city act as a beacon of connection – visible day and night to everyone.

Read the essay here (tip: click the drop-down arrow in the top right corner):