ABOUT
Anouk was born in 1989 in Uithoorn, the Netherlands. She received her BFA in 2011 from California College of the Arts in San Francisco, and has since continued to develop her studio practice. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Art History at Queen’s University.
Although she continues her work as a portrait artist, her recent paintings reference issues in Western Art History, including early controversial methods of art conservation. She works primarily with oils on canvas with an impasto technique, but also likes to sketch, dab, drizzle, and erase. The paintings offer ambiguous narratives by piecing together various historical references such as Dutch still-lifes and early 19th century photographs.
Anouk’s paintings have been exhibited internationally in countries such as Ireland, France, the Netherlands, and the United States. She has tried to combine her passions for art and travel, participating in artist residencies across the world.
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
TETT Centre for Creativity and Learning
Oct. 2017 - Dec. 2019
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
https://www.tettcentre.org/
The TETT is a modern hub of arts and culture located in an beautiful building that previously operated as a distillery.
The TETT is a modern hub of arts and culture located in an beautiful building that previously operated as a distillery.
Alte Schule Hohenstein
May - June 2016
Hohenstein, Kirchensittenbach, Germany
http://alte-schule.org/en/
Kent Harrison Arts Council AiR
The 'Alte Schule,' or old schoolhouse, with the castle overlooking the town
Residents during my time in Germany: (Pictured) Meriem Elatra, Brad Grey, Tomoko Omata and Myself. Also Rafi Munz (not pictured). Photo credit Oma.
Pictured: Meriem Elatra
The 'Alte Schule,' or old schoolhouse, with the castle overlooking the town
59 Rivoli Chez Robert
Located in Harrison Hot Springs, BC.
June 2014
Located in Harrison Hot Springs, BC.
The facade of the fantastic 59 Rivoli.
Porte de Clignancourt, providing much inspiration
The facade of the fantastic 59 Rivoli.