In October 2016, the artist collective De Vishal in Haarlem hosted the exhibition Elastic Collision, featuring wall paintings by artists Jasper van der Graaf, Erris Huigens, and Gijsbert Zijlstra (Graphic Surgery).
The exhibition provided a platform for the artists to present their works and engage with the public on the dynamics between their individual styles and techniques. Elastic Collision was open for viewing from October 4 to 30, 2016, with a finissage on October 30.
In physics, an "elastic collision" refers to a type of collision where the total kinetic energy and momentum are conserved. This concept can be seen as a metaphor for the exhibition, where the interaction of the artists' distinct approaches and ideas created a dynamic exchange while maintaining the integrity of each artist's unique expression. Just as energy in an elastic collision is transferred but not lost, the exhibition allowed for the exchange of creative ideas without compromising individual artistic identity.
