ARTIST STATEMENT
MEISJE OMGEKEERD
“Als je mij op een onbewaakt moment vraagt wie ik ben of wat ik doe, begin ik standaard bij het eind. Met wollige woorden en steevast ogenschijnlijk verkeerde keuzes, kom ik soms bij het begin. Ik ben meisje omgekeerd. En ik heb geen begin nodig.”
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Art is, by definition, meant to move others. To awaken something in you that you may not even have known existed. Or perhaps you did. That is what To Huidekoper wants to achieve in her work. So that the work continues to amaze you.
Huidekoper's work is purely intuitive, which makes her open to the wonders of the unconscious and keeps her away from the critical mind. During this process, she is always looking for aesthetics and authenticity. Neither should dominate the other. Together, they balance on a fine line. Her art is a powerful, exciting dance between the two.
To is driven by an inexhaustible curiosity about the psychological and emotional state of us as human beings. In her being and in her work, she is absolutely vulnerable and open, which makes her tactile artworks both intimate and delicate, but also powerful and outspoken. In addition, she wants to encourage women in particular to reclaim their feminine power, combined with a healthy amount of masculine energy.
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From an early age To has been fascinated by the power of visual language. Growing up amongst her mother's etchings and black ink, she developed a refined taste for aesthetics and beauty with a dark edge.
But like many of us, formed for society, she first enriched herself with a number of commercial jobs. Until it wore her down and creativity took over.
To is currently in a very creative phase, which allows her to experiment freely. Especially with colours, materials, but also with certain techniques. To build her foundation, she is now attending the Art Academy in Antwerp. You will undoubtedly see this reflected in her work. Hope you enjoy it.
Regularly, she exhibits her beautiful work. Stay tuned. .