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
2019-2023: HKU, Utrecht - Graphic Design
2022: Kingston School of Art, London - Exchange Graphic Design
2014-2017: Radius College, Breda - Mediavormgeving, Graphic Design
2012-2014: KW1C, 's-Hertogenbosch - Mediavormgeving
Internships
2017: Harddruk, Breda
2015/2016: Creation inc., Eindhoven
2015: BAKVORM, Tilburg
2014: MAX24/7, 's-Hertogenbosch
Exhibitions
2023: EXPOSURE, HKU Oudenoord Utrecht
2022: Glory wall, Kapitaal Utrecht
2021: Speelveld, Academiegalerie AG, Utrecht
2020: Spectrum, online expositie
2015: Cherry Berry, Dutch Design week, Eindhoven
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
2025: Vezel / nr. 2 ‘Bojagi’
2025: Vezel / nr. 1 ‘Blauwdruk’
2024: Vezel / nr. 4 ‘Een tweede leven’
2024: Vezel / nr. 3 ‘Recyclen & Upcyclen’
2024: Vezel / nr. 2 ‘Reizen’
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
2019-2023: HKU, Utrecht - Graphic Design
2022: Kingston School of Art, London - Exchange Graphic Design
2014-2017: Radius College, Breda - Mediavormgeving, Graphic Design
2012-2014: KW1C, 's-Hertogenbosch - Mediavormgeving
Internships
2017: Harddruk, Breda
2015/2016: Creation inc., Eindhoven
2015: BAKVORM, Tilburg
2014: MAX24/7, 's-Hertogenbosch
Exhibitions
2023: EXPOSURE, HKU Oudenoord Utrecht
2022: Glory wall, Kapitaal Utrecht
2021: Speelveld, Academiegalerie AG, Utrecht
2020: Spectrum, online expositie
2015: Cherry Berry, Dutch Design week, Eindhoven
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
2025: Vezel / nr. 2 ‘Bojagi’
2025: Vezel / nr. 1 ‘Blauwdruk’
2024: Vezel / nr. 4 ‘Een tweede leven’
2024: Vezel / nr. 3 ‘Recyclen & Upcyclen’
2024: Vezel / nr. 2 ‘Reizen’
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