I am a lot of people
We are excited to welcome Lisette van Hoogenhuyze back to Gallery van Fanny Freytag from May 16 to June 7, after having shown her work last year. This year, Lisette will be presenting a solo exhibition.
Lisette will transform our gallery into her atelier, collaborating with artist friends to create stunning works for the show. We’ll also be organizing some special programming during the exibition.
The exhibition ‘I am a lot of people’ explores the complexity of being a woman, a mother, and an artist, embodying multiple roles and identities. “ Van Hoogenhuyze states, ‘The title reflects the idea that we are all many different versions of ourselves, challenging the tendency to box people into categories.’” This theme extends beyond the personal, connecting to broader cultural elements like theater, carnival, and mystical traditions. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on and embrace the many facets of their own identity, encouraging self-exploration and discovery. It is a continuation of the previous presentation at Art Rotterdam, ‘We Are The Village,’ but with a deeper focus on the internal versions of who we are.
Events during the exhibition:
• May 22 ‘Slumberparty’ Movie Night
Join us for a cozy evening with popcorn and pillows. Featuring three short films that explore themes of womanhood, nature, family, and connection. The films offer a rich perspective on how these themes intertwine with the complexity of human experience and identity. With a short artist talk between the artists afterwards.
• May 24 Mask and Puppet Making for Parents and Children
A hands-on workshop where parents and children work together to create masks or puppets that represent one of their own “versions.” Using a variety of materials, this creative activity encourages exploration and expression of the many dimensions of self.
Fuxico fofoca (2024), Diptych, Wool, Acrylic paint and yarn on burlap, 240cm x 170 cm (2x 120 cm x 170 cm)
Lisette van Hoogenhuyze (1991) was born in The Hague, Netherlands. She holds a degree in Art History from the University of Amsterdam and graduated in Fine Art from the University of the Arts Utrecht in 2019. She currently lives and works between Amsterdam and Lisbon.
As a multimedia artist, Lisette has developed a profound interest in the behavior and habits of different cultures. Through her encounters, she has observed a recurring theme: a quest for belonging among people on their own contemporary pilgrimages.
An avid traveler herself, Lisette’s work explores themes of identity, collective memory, and language. Using layered compositions and vibrant color arrangements inspired by diverse visual motifs, she invites viewers on a journey through different interpretations of contemporary (sub)cultures. Her work traverses invisible borders that feel more relevant than ever.
Van Hoogenhuyze’s art has been showcased at esteemed institutions such as Museum IJsselstein, Torch Gallery (Amsterdam), ART Rotterdam, and Saatchi Gallery (London). Her work is included in notable collections, including the Rijksoverheid (Dutch Government), the KPMG art collection, the Büyükkusoglu collection, and private collections in New York, Slovakia, Italy, and the Netherlands.