Koen de Graaf (Groningen, 1991)
The works of Koen de Graaf explore the visual possibilities of using existing imagery.
Mainly focussing on pictures of his childhood - animation, comics, Disney-movies and so on - he creates a totally different context in which these originals function. Using different techniques such as painting, printmaking and collage, his works derive from a researching process: an abstract, visual play of line, color, shape and transparancy, where the basis of figuration is to some extent still recognizable.
Contact:
Koendegraaf1 [at] gmail.com
Curriculum Vitae
2012 - 2016: Academie Minerva, Fine Arts - Groningen
2008 - 2012: Noorderpoort, Art & Design - Groningen
Nominations:
Buning Brongers Prijzen, 2016
Klaas Dijkstra Academieprijs, 2016
Hans Brinker Budget Trophy 2015
Abel Tasman Art Prize, 2010
Publications:
Kunst en Stad, 2019
DATmag, 2016
Shows/projects:
2019
Noorderzon Festival, Groningen. in collaboration with CBK Groningen, Wall painting.
De Volmolen Amersfoort. Solo Exhibition
'Inside/Outside Minerva', GRID, Groningen. Group exhibition.
'Salon du Droom&Vreesmann', Oude RKZ, Groningen. Group exhibition.
2018
GRID, Groningen. Group show part of Expoost, art tour in Groningen.
Oude RKZ, Groningen. Solo show.
Ateliercollectie, CBK Groningen. Group show.
2017
Unfinished Business, Grand Theatre, Groningen. Wall painting.
Drawing between the lines, Galerie Bart, Amsterdam. Group show.
2016
Paintings & More, SIGN, Groningen. Group Show.
Groninger Grafiek, Pictura & Atelier Horneman, Groningen. Group Show.
FINALS, exam exhibition Academie Minerva. De oude Suikerfabriek, Groningen.
A Lions Nest, Groningen. Group exhibition, 3 large prints.
Visio, de Brink, Vries. Commisioned wall painting.
Moot Point, de Gym, Groningen. Group Show.
Golden Herring, Academie Minerva, Groningen. One-day solo show curated by Eirik Rønneberg.
2015
Hans Brinker Budget Trophy, Amsterdam. Contest, group show.
Noorderzon festival, Groningen. Group project led by Michel Velt and Tom Dijkstra.
The Holy Mountain, Groningen. Group show.
East Side West Side II, Galerie Pit, Groningen. Group Show.
De Tien Jonge Kunstenaars, Galerie Bart Art Box, Thesinge. Group show.
Kunstruil, Stiching WEP, Groningen. Organised with Joost Wierenga and Eduard Bezembinder.
2014
Catch 22, Royal Gallery, KABK Den Haag. Group Show.
East Side West Side, Sofia, Bulgaria. Group show.
Noorderzon Festival, Groningen. Group Project led by Michel Velt.
Noise in the North, EMG Faktors, Groningen. Group show.
Mixed Grill, Groningen. Group Show.
Flutgraben, Berlin. Group Project.
2013
Solo exhibiton, Galerie Simplon, Groningen
Paradigm Festival, Groningen - Stage design
2010
Solo Exhibition, Rebours Festival, Groningen
Abel Tasman Art Prize, Grootegast.
The works of Koen de Graaf explore the visual possibilities of using existing imagery.
Mainly focussing on pictures of his childhood - animation, comics, Disney-movies and so on - he creates a totally different context in which these originals function. Using different techniques such as painting, printmaking and collage, his works derive from a researching process: an abstract, visual play of line, color, shape and transparancy, where the basis of figuration is to some extent still recognizable.
Contact:
Koendegraaf1 [at] gmail.com
Curriculum Vitae
2012 - 2016: Academie Minerva, Fine Arts - Groningen
2008 - 2012: Noorderpoort, Art & Design - Groningen
Nominations:
Buning Brongers Prijzen, 2016
Klaas Dijkstra Academieprijs, 2016
Hans Brinker Budget Trophy 2015
Abel Tasman Art Prize, 2010
Publications:
Kunst en Stad, 2019
DATmag, 2016
Shows/projects:
2019
Noorderzon Festival, Groningen. in collaboration with CBK Groningen, Wall painting.
De Volmolen Amersfoort. Solo Exhibition
'Inside/Outside Minerva', GRID, Groningen. Group exhibition.
'Salon du Droom&Vreesmann', Oude RKZ, Groningen. Group exhibition.
2018
GRID, Groningen. Group show part of Expoost, art tour in Groningen.
Oude RKZ, Groningen. Solo show.
Ateliercollectie, CBK Groningen. Group show.
2017
Unfinished Business, Grand Theatre, Groningen. Wall painting.
Drawing between the lines, Galerie Bart, Amsterdam. Group show.
2016
Paintings & More, SIGN, Groningen. Group Show.
Groninger Grafiek, Pictura & Atelier Horneman, Groningen. Group Show.
FINALS, exam exhibition Academie Minerva. De oude Suikerfabriek, Groningen.
A Lions Nest, Groningen. Group exhibition, 3 large prints.
Visio, de Brink, Vries. Commisioned wall painting.
Moot Point, de Gym, Groningen. Group Show.
Golden Herring, Academie Minerva, Groningen. One-day solo show curated by Eirik Rønneberg.
2015
Hans Brinker Budget Trophy, Amsterdam. Contest, group show.
Noorderzon festival, Groningen. Group project led by Michel Velt and Tom Dijkstra.
The Holy Mountain, Groningen. Group show.
East Side West Side II, Galerie Pit, Groningen. Group Show.
De Tien Jonge Kunstenaars, Galerie Bart Art Box, Thesinge. Group show.
Kunstruil, Stiching WEP, Groningen. Organised with Joost Wierenga and Eduard Bezembinder.
2014
Catch 22, Royal Gallery, KABK Den Haag. Group Show.
East Side West Side, Sofia, Bulgaria. Group show.
Noorderzon Festival, Groningen. Group Project led by Michel Velt.
Noise in the North, EMG Faktors, Groningen. Group show.
Mixed Grill, Groningen. Group Show.
Flutgraben, Berlin. Group Project.
2013
Solo exhibiton, Galerie Simplon, Groningen
Paradigm Festival, Groningen - Stage design
2010
Solo Exhibition, Rebours Festival, Groningen
Abel Tasman Art Prize, Grootegast.
