Exhibitions/Biography

People can only be free if they do not know the answer to the ultimate questions. I have to want because I don’t know. ”
Philosopher K.T. Jaspers, from “Willen” by Hannah Arendt

“Essential element of all my projects is becoming part of each other’s world. Entering into a relationship, I want to get to know the dynamics of the place where I am.”

Yanthe’s main area of study is the exploration of the unknown and the imperfect. She finds it necessary to explore this aspect of existence. In her projects, she looks for intriguing spaces within society that have a gap or break in continuity, formed by walls, employees, corporate image, history, and beliefs. She immerses herself in this environment and seeks collaboration to be part of each other’s world. Through her approach, she introduces a question to jointly explore in this in-between space, allowing it to grow, evolve, and gain momentum through dialogue. Her goal is not to improve things but rather to facilitate and seek answers together with others. The movement and dynamism that arises should be self-sustaining and continue without her. She believes that participatory art should be more than just having nice conversations. Art, research and social context must coincide.

As a community artist, Yanthe has a talent for bringing people together and organizing large-scale projects. One of the key elements of her projects is building a connection and understanding the dynamics of the environment where she is working. By gaining this understanding, she is able to create meaningful, impactful and tangible art that resonates with her audience. Yanthe’s understanding of the power of collaboration and her strong track record of success has earned her two awards. Her ultimate goal is to create a sense of community, and her projects are designed to immerse herself and others in the environment, seeking to be part of each other’s world. She encourages open dialogue and fosters an environment for exploration and experimentation.

Exhibitions

2023	Denmark	‘What do the neighbours sound like’ – start of a new project
2022	Denmark	Start of new a new project ‘Forest, art & vegetables’
2020	Meeden	A new symbol for Meeden – participatory research Share funding with the Mondriaan Fonds
2019	CLASHXXL	Art & Music Festival ‘On Order & Chaos – a research with tractors into selforganisation in relation to chaos’
2018		Startup project about the mind in an elderly body ‘Zijn het toch de geraniums geworden’
2017-2019	Art Academy Minerva	Presentations – Guest teacher
2017	Galery K38 Roden	Exhibition results into ‘Order & Chaos’ with 25 tractors – video en virtual reality experience
2017	Frederiksoord	Life research into ‘Order & Chaos’ with onderzoek 25 tractors and their drivers
2017		Startup research into Order and Chaos with tractors
2017	Texel	Geestcurator for art collective ‘Kunstclub Zout’
2017	Groningen ‘Noorderzon’	Exhibition/presentation during Noorderzon Festival with project ‘Everdina, Nellie & the Caravan’
2017	Nieuw-Amsterdam Veenoord Zandpol	Artist in Resident with the Community Art Project ‘Everdina, Nellie & the Caravan” – a publication of a book was part of the project During Februarie t/m May 2017
2016	IKEA	A dialogue with KEA Groningen with art project 'I am Esmé and living at IKEA' with final exam exhibition in the SUIKERFABRIEK Groningen
2016	Galerie Sign Groningen	Zeepkist collectief ‘Books & Zines’ Event
2016	RKZ Groningen	‘Hope You Get Well Soon’
2015	Haarlem	‘Does it Count If You Remain Unnoticed’
2015	Groningen	‘The Holy Mountain’ groepsexpositie
2015	Duitsland Worpswede	‘Zeepkist Collectief’
2014	Drawing Centre Diepenheim	‘After Alexandria’ groepsexpositie
2014	Groningen	Groepsexpositie

Education

Hanze University Groningen	ART ACADEMY Minerva
HKU	Introductionary curriculum Fine Art- Design
Vrije Universiteit	Propedeuse English and Geography

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