HKU Art School, Product design
During my tenure at the Utrecht School for the Arts in 2015 (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht: HKU), I embarked on a journey of artistic exploration, engaging in a variety of art projects that challenged conventional boundaries and explored the limits of self-expression and creativity. My experience at HKU was a pivotal moment in understanding myself, leading me to a profound realization about my personal interests and professional aspirations. Initially drawn to product design, I soon discovered a deeper fascination not with the creation of individual products, but with mass production as democratization process for products. The focus shifted away from product design more to art potential for art that resonates on a broader scale—either through mass production or as standalone art pieces.
This epiphany prompted a significant shift in my focus after just six months, steering me away from product design towards a more liberated exploration of art itself. This period was marked by experimentation and, admittedly, a series of ambitious projects that didn't always meet their intended outcomes. Yet, it was through these ventures that I fully embraced the ethos of pushing boundaries and pursuing self-development through art and science.
Among the diverse array of projects I undertook in the first half of the year, two notable works stand out:
Anamorphosis of a Hole in the Roundabout near HKU: This public space intervention challenged perceptions and engaged passersby in a unique visual dialogue with their surroundings, highlighting the often-overlooked interplay between art and public spaces.
A Working Smurf at Amstel Station: An life-sized installation that brought a touch of fantasy and humor to the everyday commute, inviting onlookers to reflect about their own behavior.
A sauna suite: an attempt to make suite with hot and warm air from the bottom that heats the suite. Just an interesting exploration.
These projects, despite their varied success, were instrumental in my artistic development, encouraging me to explore the extremes of self-expression and the reflective potential of art on society.
