I call him Vincent
(2024 - 2025)
I never had a brother, but I always wished for one. Growing up, my imagined brother became both a companion and a reflection of the person I wished I could be. Together, we navigated a world shaped by memory and possibility, intertwining what was real with what could have been. In my mind, Vincent was always by my side—sharing in the triumphs, comforting in the struggles, and holding space in moments that felt too vast to face alone.
Now, raising two sons, I am often reminded of the brother I never had but always imagined. Through them, I see echoes of that bond I longed for—the laughter, the adventures, the unspoken connection. And yet, as they experience the world, I walk through it with Vincent, as though he still lingers in the spaces of my memory and imagination. This project is not just a reflection of longing but a symbolic reconstruction of a relationship that never existed, yet somehow shaped me.
I call him Vincent, because Vincent was never there.
I Call Him Vincent – Jurgen Onland
“I Call Him Vincent” by Jurgen Onland is a distinctive artist book, produced with great attention to detail and material quality. With a limited edition of only 50 copies, each book is individually numbered from 1 to 50, making every copy a unique collectible.
The publication consists of 124 pages, structured in multiple sections (signatures) that give the book a solid and traditional construction. The interior is printed on 120 gsm Munken Kristall paper, valued for its natural tone and refined reading experience. The cover, made from sturdy 300 gsm Colorplan Smoke, adds a contemporary and tactile contrast.
A defining feature of this edition is the integration of color images, printed in full color on 170 gsm Silk MC paper. These images are cutted and carefully glued into the book, creating a layered reading experience in which visual and textual elements are physically and conceptually intertwined. The contrast between the black-printed interior and the inserted color works adds depth and rhythm to the publication.
The book measures 14.8 × 21 cm (portrait format) and is finished with a sewn softcover binding, reinforced with a glued strip. The Swiss binding—visible on the inside of the cover (photo 3)—gives the book an open spine structure, emphasizing both its construction and design.
Each copy also includes an exclusive A5 print, produced on 308 gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, further extending the tactile and visual quality of the work.
Specifications:
Edition: 50 copies (hand-numbered 1–50)
Extent: 124 pages + cover
Format: 14.8 × 21 cm (portrait)
Interior paper: 120 gsm Munken Kristall
Cover: 300 gsm Colorplan Smoke
5 color images: 170 gsm Silk MC (cutted and glued in)
Printing: black (interior & cover), full color (images)
Binding: sewn softcover with glued strip
Special feature: Swiss binding
Includes: A5 fine art print on 308 gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag
An exclusive publication where material, structure, and content form a cohesive and expressive whole.