Installations & Exhibitions

Out in the Open 

Pride Art Route 2025 - Treehouse NDSM, July 2025

As part of the group exhibition Out in the Open, I presented four mixed-media works that reflect on queer identity, presence, and emotional architecture.

The three collages — In the Sketch I Exist, The Road Between, and Building Humans — explore personal and collective narratives through layers of recycled materials, handmade paper, and symbolic fragments. Each piece navigates themes of transition, vulnerability, and the invisible labor of self-construction, offering glimpses into stories often left untold.

At the center of the installation, I See You — an interactive mirror piece — invited viewers to engage with their own reflection, framed by fragments of plastic and reclaimed materials. During the opening, the central layer of paper and plastic was ceremonially removed as part of a live performance, symbolizing an act of unveiling and transformation. This gesture underscored the work’s core message: the courage to be seen, and the constant reshaping of one’s identity.

As curator of Out in the Open, I organized the exhibition’s opening event and coordinated a series of performances and artist interactions designed to engage the audience deeply with the themes of the show.

The vernissage began with a collaborative creation of a banner featuring the exhibition’s title, inviting attendees to actively participate in a hands-on creative experiment. This was followed by an intimate musical workshop led by percussionist Yung-Tuan, setting a vibrant and improvisational tone.

Spontaneous performances by pianist Seper Keyhani and dancer Albano Vanessian accompanied Vico Persson’s artwork, enriching the multisensory experience and encouraging dialogue between art forms. Later, artist and performer Guido Hoek offered a poignant musical piece that invited reflection on the theme of toxic masculinity.

During the exhibition walk, artists presented their works and shared personal stories and meanings behind their creations, fostering connection and understanding.

The evening continued with additional performances by Guido Hoek, a captivating drag king show by Mannish Pixel, and concluded with drinks, food, socializing, and music by DJ Silver—creating a dynamic space for celebration, community, and conversation.

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queerhouse 2024 - Treehouse NDSM, June 2024

As part of the group exhibition Out in the Open, I presented four mixed-media works that reflect on queer identity, presence, and emotional architecture.

The three collages — In the Sketch I Exist, The Road Between, and Building Humans — explore personal and collective narratives through layers of recycled materials, handmade paper, and symbolic fragments. Each piece navigates themes of transition, vulnerability, and the invisible labor of self-construction, offering glimpses into stories often left untold.

At the center of the installation, I See You — an interactive mirror piece — invited viewers to engage with their own reflection, framed by fragments of plastic and reclaimed materials. During the opening, the central layer of paper and plastic was ceremonially removed as part of a live performance, symbolizing an act of unveiling and transformation. This gesture underscored the work’s core message: the courage to be seen, and the constant reshaping of one’s identity.