self-portrait during person A.Romy van Kessel
Artist statement
As a maker it is an advantage for me to be vulnerable. Topics such as identity and mental health are often discussed. It fascinates me how people are put together and how they use their bodies and brains. How do we communicate, how do we process information and how do we express ourselves to the outside world. In addition, I am looking for ways to translate my own experiences into different media. With that I question and reflect on situations that teach and guide me. With this I want to make themes and taboos negotiable, prioritize communication and let people experience something in a new way. People are allowed to step into another world for a while.
Characteristics that come back in my work are surrealism, absurdism, dreaming and mysterious. This often gives my work a poetic layer that I find interesting. The poetic often does not immediately tell what is to be seen. This leaves room for own interpretation. In addition, I find discomfort a interesting given.
The use of media differs and/or is combined. These include: film, photography, performance, writing, sound and illustration. I see it as challenging myself to keep developing.
instagram ︎ studio.paarse.peren
info@studiopaarseperen.com
Educations
HKU, Utrecht - Graphic Design, 2019-2023
Kingston School of Art, London - Exchange Graphic Design, 2022
Radius College, Breda - Mediavormgeving, Graphic Design, 2014-2017
KW1C, 's-Hertogenbosch - Mediavormgeving, 2012-2014
Internships
Harddruk, Breda, 2017
Creation inc., Eindhoven, 2015/2016
BAKVORM, Tilburg, 2015
MAX24/7, 's-Hertogenbosch, 2014
Exhibitions
EXPOSURE, HKU Oudenoord Utrecht, 2023
Glory wall, Kapitaal Utrecht, 2022
Speelveld, Academiegalerie AG, Utrecht, 2021
Spectrum, online expositie, 2020
Cherry Berry, Dutch Design week, Eindhoven, 2015
Publications containing some of my work
2023: Graduation Catalogue University of the Arts Utrecht
2022: LOUD AND QUIET ISSUE 152
2022: À Corps Perdu
Publications in which I have participated as a designer
2024: Vezel / nr. 1 ‘Flora & Fauna’
2021: L(ei)ij(d)’n’en(d)
2020: SEE EYE MISS
2019: Stap in mijn cyclus
2019: Erotic Transactions
2017: INDIVIDU
2017: Pippi Longstocking
2016: FRAMED CONTRAST
Artist statement
As a maker it is an advantage for me to be vulnerable. Topics such as identity and mental health are often discussed. It fascinates me how people are put together and how they use their bodies and brains. How do we communicate, how do we process information and how do we express ourselves to the outside world. In addition, I am looking for ways to translate my own experiences into different media. With that I question and reflect on situations that teach and guide me. With this I want to make themes and taboos negotiable, prioritize communication and let people experience something in a new way. People are allowed to step into another world for a while.Characteristics that come back in my work are surrealism, absurdism, dreaming and mysterious. This often gives my work a poetic layer that I find interesting. The poetic often does not immediately tell what is to be seen. This leaves room for own interpretation. In addition, I find discomfort a interesting given.
The use of media differs and/or is combined. These include: film, photography, performance, writing, sound and illustration. I see it as challenging myself to keep developing.
instagram ︎ studio.paarse.peren
info@studiopaarseperen.com
Educations
HKU, Utrecht - Graphic Design, 2019-2023
Kingston School of Art, London - Exchange Graphic Design, 2022
Radius College, Breda - Mediavormgeving, Graphic Design, 2014-2017
KW1C, 's-Hertogenbosch - Mediavormgeving, 2012-2014
Internships
Harddruk, Breda, 2017
Creation inc., Eindhoven, 2015/2016
BAKVORM, Tilburg, 2015
MAX24/7, 's-Hertogenbosch, 2014
Exhibitions
EXPOSURE, HKU Oudenoord Utrecht, 2023
Glory wall, Kapitaal Utrecht, 2022
Speelveld, Academiegalerie AG, Utrecht, 2021
Spectrum, online expositie, 2020
Cherry Berry, Dutch Design week, Eindhoven, 2015
Publications containing some of my work
2023: Graduation Catalogue University of the Arts Utrecht
2022: LOUD AND QUIET ISSUE 152
2022: À Corps Perdu
Publications in which I have participated as a designer
2024: Vezel / nr. 1 ‘Flora & Fauna’
2021: L(ei)ij(d)’n’en(d)
2020: SEE EYE MISS
2019: Stap in mijn cyclus
2019: Erotic Transactions
2017: INDIVIDU
2017: Pippi Longstocking
2016: FRAMED CONTRAST