THE BEST OF GRADUATES 2014 Curators Radek Vana and Team Ron Mandos

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1 THE BEST OF GRADUATES 2014 Curators Radek Vana and Team Ron Mandos 1. Rik van Santen [1987 Amsterdam NL] Studied at the HKU and the Design Academy and graduated from the Fine Art department at the Rietveld Academy this year. Shows eight unique contact prints that are edited with ink pen and other drawing materials. no title, 2014, frame 35 x 35 cm 2. Oreo Jung Min Cho [1979 Seoul KR] Studied photography at Shingu College in Korea and graduated from the Photography Department at the Rietveld Academy this year. Shows a wall with a large number of black and white portraits of so- called pre- teens, kids that balance between childhood and puberty. The dot, 2014, photography, laser print on thin paper, 50 x 75 cm 3. Cholena de Koningh [1992 Amsterdam NL] Graduated this year from the Audio Visual department at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy. By creating a cognitive dissidence for familiar objects and situations her works sheds light upon forgotten details in everyday life and the perception of reality. When were alone together, 2014, film 7 min, 1920 x fps, 1/1

2 4. Lisa- Marie Vlietstra [1990 Blaricum NL] Graduated this year at the department of Fine Art at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and took part in the Honors Program Cracking Cobra, a collaborative project between the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and the Cobra Museum in Vlietstra shows a short film of autobiographical nature in which she explores the personal heritage of her main characters. Dat Moeten We Voor Lisa Doen [ We Have To Do this For Lisa ], 2013, Jordan Herregraven [1990 US] Graduated from the Fine Art department at the Royal Academy in The Hague. His sculptures, paintings and installations allow him to discover past and present symbols that navigate the imagination, human spirit and essence of life. Passenger of Memory, 2014, foam, cloth, wood, iron, charcoal 110 cm x 40 cm x 100 cm Nar, 2014, foam, plaster, clay, watercolor, wax 40cm x 30 cm x 30 cm 6. Mirthe Klück [1990 NL] Studied at the Saint Lucas Academy in Gent and graduated this year from the Fine Art department at the Royal Academy in The Hague. Creates silent virtual spaces that are closely related to computer games and refer to dark and compelling forces. Tweeluik water- space verhouding [Diptych water- space relation], 2014 Voorgangers [Predecessors], 2014, Leaves, acrylic, plaster and enamel paint on fabric hologram, 40 cm x 31 cm

3 7. Adrian Mazzarolo [1990 Pato Branco BR] Studied at the Santa Marcelina College in Sao Paulo, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and graduated this year from the Fine Art department at the Royal Academy in The Hague. His work is concerned with a total experience within film, through the articulation of its wicked language. Did you like cutting chicken with scissors? 2014, HD Video 1080 dp, Thomas van Rijs [1986 Naarden NL] Graduated from the Fine Art department at the Royal Academy in The Hague. Creates new, very personal worlds through dioramas, models and drawings that go beyond reality. Rijs experiences in this enclave are often shaped by historical examples such as the tragic polar explorers Captain Scott and Salomon August Andrée. The voyager, oil on canvas, 150 cm x 195 cm The last continent 2, lead, steel, glass, 320 cm x 220 cm x 55 cm Untitled, Jef Stapel [1970 Den Haag NL] Studied at the University of Utrecht and graduated this year from the Fine Art department at the Royal Academy in The Hague. Stapel uses discarded material alterations like plywood and Perspex for his interventions as well as existing adhesive residues, paint and nail holes. Wall painting 03, 2014, Plywood and paint, 152 x 150 cm Wall painting 05, Plywood, 2014, wallpaper, paint, 57 x 79 cm

4 10. Frederique Jonker Graduated from the Fine Art department at the HKU this year. Her spray paintings are derived from everyday utensils and are the result of a long process that lead to distinctive compositions and colorful effigies. She tries to free these objects from their everyday function and enhance a theatrical, stage- like feeling with the use of color, light and non- focus focus. Vergietlamp [Colander- lamp], 2014, oil and acrylic spray on canvas, 130 cm x 170 cm Spatel, 2014, 140 cm x 160 cm Het laatste avondmaal [The last supper], 180 cm x 140 cm, oil and acrylic spray on canvas, Janine van Oene [1988 Kampen NL] Graduated from the Fine Art department at the HKU. Shows pasty colorful paintings of quiet scenes in which the materiality of the canvas battles with the forces and sentiments of the color palette. Untitled, 2014, oil on canvas, 135 cm x 175 cm Mirrorroom, oil on canvas, 2013, 160 x 200 cm 12. Naama Zusman [1986 Haifa IL] Graduated from the Fine Art department at the HKU. Shows an installation that reflects on her personal physical and emotional view on the complex landscape of conflict in Israel. These landscapes and unwritten histories arouse sadness and compassion for the physical remains left by their absentees. Installation view Common Compulsion, 2014

5 13. Tim Hollander [1987 NL] Graduated from the Fine Art department at the HKU. His installations interact between publication, sculpture and installation and results in a kind of visual poetry that reflects on presenting, representing and facilitating art and exhibitions in general. 50 things one might encounter during an exhibition, 2014, variable dimensions +/- 200 cm x 180 cm, 1/3 14. Goof Kloosterman [1989 Veghel NL] Graduated from the Fine Art department at the HKU. His visual statements unfolds in a range of artistic disciplines and technical performances. Kloosterman overwhelms the viewer on themes like human thought, action, philosophy and politics with an utmost sobriety. Mediator 001, 2014, Television, tripod, camera, wiring (double), variable sizes, unique Trail/Error001, 2014, wall piece, glass, wood, 66 copies, 1275x3330 mm, unique 15. Bernard van Dongen [1971 Geertruidenberg NL] Originally trained as a lawyer at the University of Leiden, Van Dongen has been employed in various industries. In recent years he has started to focus on photography at the Sint Joost Academy. His project Realness explores different ways of reproducing the copy by making it equal to discipline, power and control. Realness, 2014, variable media and dimensions

6 16. Koes Staassen [1985 NL] Graduated from the Fine Art department at St. Joost Academy in s- Hertogenbosch. His work consists of graphite drawings on metallic paper that depict shiny seductive surfaces and objects. Van Dongen tries to capture the dark beauty of shiny and aesthetic elements in the world around him. Installation view; Hanged Man, Zitronenrosa (für J.F.), The sharpest view (K.S.), Domestica (M.S.), Taboo II graphite on metallic paper, 29,7 cm x 21 cm [separate] 17. Janina Frye [1987 Neuwied DE] Graduated from the Fine Art department at St. Joost Academy. In her work she examines the meaning and logic behind the organization of elements in the world. By choosing different positions Frye rethinks the dominant classification systems aimed on the human ideas of order. A/B, 2014, video, 08 35, 1/5 + 1 AP 18. Joanneke Jouwsma [1990 Avereest NL] Graduated from the Fine Art department at ArtEZ Academy in Arnhem. She states her work as follows: My average body acts predominantly uncommon. My movements evaporate, stand still concentrated. My body identifies with an object. Me and my objects become an absolute form. We are related. 9:19, 2014, Video, 16:9, Edition 2/5-1 6, 2013, Fotoprint, krantenpapier, 115 cm x 160 cm, Edition 2/25

7 19. Ingemar Jorijn Mulder [1990 Zwolle NL] Graduated from the Fine Art department at ArtEZ Academy in Arnhem. In her video works she s looking for a form of representation on the various emotions of nostalgia. Most parts of her work revolves around the intimate, loving and secure bond of family and is aimed on a universal recognition of this bond. Untitled, 2012, 42 cm x 29,7 cm - You and us, 2013, video 08 13, variable size 20. Jannemarein Renout Graduated from the Photography department at the Rietveld Academy this year. Her series SCAN2400 is a selection of scans made with a scanning device whose settings are adjusted. During the scanning process, the image area is empty allowing light, motion and time to be the ingredients of each image. SCAN2400, 2014, printed on hahnemühle 308g, aluminium, wood, 50 x 70 x 1,5 cm