Elise Eekhout
Zoetermeer, SOUTH-HOLLAND Netherlands
Have you ever realized how remarkable it is that we can read? What we see are simply a series of marks on paper, yet these marks carry meanings that we have learned to understand over time. It's fascinating that by looking at these marks, we can expe... More
Artist Statement:
Have you ever realized how remarkable it is that we can read? What we see are simply a series of marks on paper, yet these marks carry meanings that we have learned to understand over time. It's fascinating that by looking at these marks, we can experience a world of feelings and emotions.
Since childhood, I have been fascinated by letters. To me, they are not just symbols, but beautifully crafted shapes. What I find most intriguing is that we no longer truly notice these forms once we learn to read. We are immediately swept away into the world that the letters open up for us.
This fascination with letters and the way text and image come together in my mind is the foundation of my work. I aim to show how text and image complement each other and form a symbiotic relationship. I do this by creating paintings that weave text and image together, using gold and silver leaf that reflect light in various ways. This makes the painting come alive, creating a dynamic quality that changes depending on the light.
I originally trained as a graphic designer. During my studies at the St. Joost Art Academy in Breda, I started my own design studio. Even then, my fascination with letters and the interplay between text and image played a central role in my work. However, I now want to create art that is much closer to my own personal experience. That is why, since 2020, I have been working full-time as a professional artist. My work has been displayed at institutions such as the Scryption Museum in Tilburg and the Meermanno Museum in The Hague. Recently, I had the honor of being invited to show my work at the Flower Art Museum in Aalsmeer.
An art curator from India discovered my work online, which led to invitations to exhibit my work at several art events in India. In 2021 my work was shown at a number of exhibitions in India. Since then, I have exhibited in Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom. As a result, my work is now part of private collections in Europe, the U.S., and beyond.
Since childhood, I have been fascinated by letters. To me, they are not just symbols, but beautifully crafted shapes. What I find most intriguing is that we no longer truly notice these forms once we learn to read. We are immediately swept away into the world that the letters open up for us.
This fascination with letters and the way text and image come together in my mind is the foundation of my work. I aim to show how text and image complement each other and form a symbiotic relationship. I do this by creating paintings that weave text and image together, using gold and silver leaf that reflect light in various ways. This makes the painting come alive, creating a dynamic quality that changes depending on the light.
I originally trained as a graphic designer. During my studies at the St. Joost Art Academy in Breda, I started my own design studio. Even then, my fascination with letters and the interplay between text and image played a central role in my work. However, I now want to create art that is much closer to my own personal experience. That is why, since 2020, I have been working full-time as a professional artist. My work has been displayed at institutions such as the Scryption Museum in Tilburg and the Meermanno Museum in The Hague. Recently, I had the honor of being invited to show my work at the Flower Art Museum in Aalsmeer.
An art curator from India discovered my work online, which led to invitations to exhibit my work at several art events in India. In 2021 my work was shown at a number of exhibitions in India. Since then, I have exhibited in Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom. As a result, my work is now part of private collections in Europe, the U.S., and beyond.
Education:
Before entering the professional artworld, Elise Eekhout has been a successful graphic designer for over 20 years. She started her own graphic design company whilst studying at St. Joost Art School (Breda, The Netherlands).
1998 - 2002 Art School St. Joost, Breda, The Netherlands
1996 - 1998 Art School Willem de Kooning, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
1994 - 1998 Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam, Graphic Design, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
1998 - 2002 Art School St. Joost, Breda, The Netherlands
1996 - 1998 Art School Willem de Kooning, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
1994 - 1998 Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam, Graphic Design, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Awards & Distinctions:
2022 A'design Award 'Illustrations Staat van Toezicht'
2009 2th prize, Expeditie 2009
2008 Nomination Expeditie 2008
2005 Nomination Frans Hals Award
2003 3th prize G.J. Thiemefonds
2002 Encouragement prize Thinquest uit de Kunst
2002 Nomination Gouden Penning
1998 Nomination Joop Hof Award
2009 2th prize, Expeditie 2009
2008 Nomination Expeditie 2008
2005 Nomination Frans Hals Award
2003 3th prize G.J. Thiemefonds
2002 Encouragement prize Thinquest uit de Kunst
2002 Nomination Gouden Penning
1998 Nomination Joop Hof Award
Professional/Teaching Experience:
2023:
Lecture, Kunsthalte 6, Naaldwijk, Westland, Netherlands
Lectures, Hofboerderij, Wateringen, Westland, Netherlands
2022:
Workshops primary school, Waddinxveen
Lecture, Kunsthalte 6, Naaldwijk, Westland, Netherlands
Lectures, Hofboerderij, Wateringen, Westland, Netherlands
2022:
Workshops primary school, Waddinxveen
Exhibitions:
2024:
Solo-exhibition, Kiki at Franx, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition ‘Makersmomenten’, Kunstgarage Franx, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition 'Post Art’, International group exhibition by EuroArt, L’esquisse Hôtel Culturel, Barbizon, France
Group-exhibition ‘De zee, de zee…’, Haagse KunstKring, The Hague, Netherlands
Group-exhibition 'Arbour Conversations', Artists in Motion, RAUMdurchKUNST, Sindelsdorf, Germany
Group-exhibition 'Hanakotoba', Flower Art Museum, Aalsmeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition, Artoui Concept Gallery, München, Germany
Group-exhibition 'Please leave a light on', Artists in Motion, Dunoon, Scotland, United Kingdom
Group-exhibition 'Entree', Haagse Kunstkring, The Hague, netherlands
Solo-exhibition, Stadstheater, Route079, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition, ArtFusion, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2023:
Group-exhibition 'Little Treasures', Trevisan International Art, Bologna, Italy
Duo-exhibition, 'Beauty of imperfection', Hofboerderij, Wateringen, Westland, Netherlands
Solo-exhibition, Kunsthalte 6, Naaldwijk, Westland, Netherlands
Duo-exhibition 'Westlands Roem', Kastanjehof, Kwintsheul, Westland, Netherlands
Group-exhibition and performance, The Colorfield Performance, Elst, Netherlands
Group-exhibition, ArtFusion, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Group-exhibition 'Makersmomenten', Kunstgarage Franx, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition 'Bestiarium', Haagse Kunstkring, The Hague, Netherlands
2022:
Group exhibition, MicksArt, Emmen, Netherlands
Solo-exhibition, Studio & Gallery, Spijkenisse, Netherlands
2021:
Group-exhibition, Art Oasis, National Annual Art Exhibition, Guest Artist, Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy, Jaipur, India
Group-exhibition, ‘Master’s Strokes’, International Art Exhibition, Raja Ravi Verma Art Gallery, Guest Artist, Subharti University of Fine Arts, Meerut, India
Group-exhibition and performance, The Colorfield Performance, Elst, Netherlands
Solo-exhibition, Kiki at Franx, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition ‘Makersmomenten’, Kunstgarage Franx, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition 'Post Art’, International group exhibition by EuroArt, L’esquisse Hôtel Culturel, Barbizon, France
Group-exhibition ‘De zee, de zee…’, Haagse KunstKring, The Hague, Netherlands
Group-exhibition 'Arbour Conversations', Artists in Motion, RAUMdurchKUNST, Sindelsdorf, Germany
Group-exhibition 'Hanakotoba', Flower Art Museum, Aalsmeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition, Artoui Concept Gallery, München, Germany
Group-exhibition 'Please leave a light on', Artists in Motion, Dunoon, Scotland, United Kingdom
Group-exhibition 'Entree', Haagse Kunstkring, The Hague, netherlands
Solo-exhibition, Stadstheater, Route079, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition, ArtFusion, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2023:
Group-exhibition 'Little Treasures', Trevisan International Art, Bologna, Italy
Duo-exhibition, 'Beauty of imperfection', Hofboerderij, Wateringen, Westland, Netherlands
Solo-exhibition, Kunsthalte 6, Naaldwijk, Westland, Netherlands
Duo-exhibition 'Westlands Roem', Kastanjehof, Kwintsheul, Westland, Netherlands
Group-exhibition and performance, The Colorfield Performance, Elst, Netherlands
Group-exhibition, ArtFusion, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Group-exhibition 'Makersmomenten', Kunstgarage Franx, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Group-exhibition 'Bestiarium', Haagse Kunstkring, The Hague, Netherlands
2022:
Group exhibition, MicksArt, Emmen, Netherlands
Solo-exhibition, Studio & Gallery, Spijkenisse, Netherlands
2021:
Group-exhibition, Art Oasis, National Annual Art Exhibition, Guest Artist, Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy, Jaipur, India
Group-exhibition, ‘Master’s Strokes’, International Art Exhibition, Raja Ravi Verma Art Gallery, Guest Artist, Subharti University of Fine Arts, Meerut, India
Group-exhibition and performance, The Colorfield Performance, Elst, Netherlands
Artistic Influences:
(Post) impressionisme
Expressionisme
Contemporary Art
Anselm Kiefer
Vincent Van Gogh
Wassily Kandinsky
Paul Klee
Pablo Picasso
Karel Martens
Christian Boltanski
Expressionisme
Contemporary Art
Anselm Kiefer
Vincent Van Gogh
Wassily Kandinsky
Paul Klee
Pablo Picasso
Karel Martens
Christian Boltanski
Artist Tags:
nature, city, expressionisme, colorful, corona, text
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