Meike Driessen (b. 2000) is a visual artist and photographer. She graduated from St Joost School of Art & Design in 2023.
Recognition is the most important exchange between humans; everyone wants to be seen. In order to be seen, you have to show yourself. Meike approaches art and self-expression as a necessary way to form a meaningful life.
In her works, Meike forms a utopia in which every human being is allowed to take up space and exist unconditionally. In this utopia, imagery becomes an ambiguous language in which to feel, reflect and communicate. She creates space for questions without answers, statements without a direct meaning, forms without identity. The resulting installations make space for contemplation: a space in which the viewer is allowed to wander, feel and find parts of themselves.
In her research, Meike explores vulnerability, self-expression, mental well-being, introspection, loneliness, community and hope. She approaches these themes from a personal sensitivity, with an eye for their social urgency.
Want to get in touch?
Email me meike-driessen@hotmail.com
Recognition is the most important exchange between humans; everyone wants to be seen. In order to be seen, you have to show yourself. Meike approaches art and self-expression as a necessary way to form a meaningful life.
In her works, Meike forms a utopia in which every human being is allowed to take up space and exist unconditionally. In this utopia, imagery becomes an ambiguous language in which to feel, reflect and communicate. She creates space for questions without answers, statements without a direct meaning, forms without identity. The resulting installations make space for contemplation: a space in which the viewer is allowed to wander, feel and find parts of themselves.
In her research, Meike explores vulnerability, self-expression, mental well-being, introspection, loneliness, community and hope. She approaches these themes from a personal sensitivity, with an eye for their social urgency.
Want to get in touch?
Email me meike-driessen@hotmail.com
2024
2023
2022
2021
Groot Rotterdams Atelier Weekend
Open studio, Schiedam
Ligthhouse: Theatrical Dinner
FOTODOK, Utrecht
Alone, Together: Exploring Alienation
De Zolder x OX.Space, Rotterdam
Kunstenfestival Borkel en Schaft
Borkel en Schaft
NOW SHOW
St Joost School of Art & Design, Breda
Fotoasiel
St Joost School of Art & Design, Breda
STROOM
St Joost School of Art & Design, Breda
Within Bodies and Bytes
St Joost School of Art & Design, Breda
2023 - 2024
2019 - 2023
2023
2023
‘Lighthouse’ talent programme
FOTODOK, Utrecht
BA Photography, Film & the Digital (cum laude)
St Joost School of Art & Design
Internship
Jan Hoek
minor Filosofie, Wereldreligies & Spiritualiteit
Hogeschool Utrecht