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 exist unconditionally. In this utopia, imagery becomes an ambiguous language in which to feel, reflect and communicate.The resulting installations make 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.
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 exist unconditionally. In this utopia, imagery becomes an ambiguous language in which to feel, reflect and communicate.The resulting installations make 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.
2025
(upcoming) NeurIPS Creative AI Track
Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems, San Diego, CA (United States)
Kunstenfestival Borkel en Schaft
Borkel en Schaft
Groot Rotterdams Atelier Weekend
Open studio, Rotterdam
2024
Groot Rotterdams Atelier Weekend
Open studio, Schiedam
Ligthhouse: Theatrical Dinner
FOTODOK, Utrecht
2023
Alone, Together: Exploring Alienation
De Zolder & 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
2022
STROOM
St Joost School of Art & Design, Breda
education and courses
2023-2024 ‘Lighthouse’ talent programme
FOTODOK, Utrecht
2019-2023 BA Photography, Film & the Digital (cum laude)
St Joost School of Art & Design
2023 Internship
Jan Hoek / No Limits! Art Castle
2023 minor Filosofie, Wereldreligies & Spiritualiteit
Hogeschool Utrecht