Surface space #0072 (2009). Ultrachrome print on paper on dibond, 67 x 100 cm
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In my art practice, a photograph can be an end product that is accorded a place in one of the collections I compile. But, equally, a photograph taken by ‘chance’ can be a reason to examine that particular subject more closely. Photography is always part of a process that revolves around experiencing the moment and the subsequent reconstruction or remodelling of that experience. This entails a sequence of repeating steps. The repetition would seem to constitute an essence in itself. Is it a quest for that one, decisive, as yet unrecorded image?
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PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKS
OTHER WORKS AND PROJECTS
The differences between projects for free Arts or business Communications seem irrelevant to me, in respect of production quality that is. Both are activities in their own right, both make use of the same resources. The level of quality of the products should be equally high. I have thought this ever since I entered art school. So, are you in need of a new view on business communications, online or offline media? Just contact me. And start making use of my experience in the educational, financial-IT and public sector. Or check out my LinkedIn profile.
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SELECTED COMMUNICATIONS CASES
FREEZING THE WORLD
For over thirty years Michel Hoekstra has been taking what he describes as “the same three photographs”...
FREEZING THE WORLD is a spacious full colour art book (bilingual, Dutch/English) showing a selection of photographs and related works made from 1971 to 2016. The book is available in combination with an open edition high quality photo print of your choice.
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220 pages with 241 images. Printed on high quality silk paper, cloth binding with dustjacket
SURFACE SPACES
Even more than paintings, photographs allow us to question how we can and choose to see the world...
In SURFACE SPACES the perception of (non) physical space is studied. An endeavor concerning the real world and representations thereof.
Under development. To be published 2024
DISTANCE
Distance can be helpful when experiencing the world. Sometimes.
In DISTANCE the meaning of remoteness is explored. Do things really become less clear when observed from afar? Does a person feel more close when seen point-blank?
Under development. To be published 2024
Michel Hoekstra, born 1957, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Education (selection)
Academy Gerrit Rietveld Amsterdam
Utrecht School of the Arts
Fontys University, Utrecht
University of Amsterdam
Exhibitions
Cobra Museum of Modern Art, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010
Open Ateliers Amstelveen, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004
Overzicht, Museum Aemstelle Amstelveen, 2005
SBK Amstelveen, 2006
Communications activities (selection)
1977 - 2019 Experience as a communications professional, concept maker, designer and project manager. Experience in the educational, financial-IT and public sector. See the section Communications on this page and visit my LinkedIn profile page for more information.