Portrait by Isolde Woudstra
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




2024





2023











2022


2021
exhibitions and events

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
education and courses

‘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





Meike Driessen, 2025