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Post by roqlarue on Jan 24, 2009 15:05:26 GMT -8
Femke Hiemstra is an artist from Amsterdam. She has had several successful shows at Roq La Rue, as well as group shows at Copro Nason. She paints whimsical and tightly rendered narratives on found objects- repurposing them to be fantasy objects. She has two big solo shows coming up- one at Copro Nason in April in conjunction with the Hi Fructose Group Show, and then again with me in August with Travis Louie. Femke just launched a brand new, gorgeous website- I definitely recommend taking a peek! www.femtasia.nl/Site/Home.html   |
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Post by travislouie on Jan 25, 2009 8:58:39 GMT -8
Her work is beautifully crafted. Her concepts are so much fun for me, . . .they really need to be seen in person to be fully appreciated!
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Post by Bytor on Jan 25, 2009 11:06:13 GMT -8
THAT OWL IS BAD ASS! I can't see very well, but does the owl have some kinda tool on his claw for smoking a cig? How funny
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Post by commandax on Nov 25, 2009 19:55:42 GMT -8
Moving this post over to this previously existing thread on behalf of roqlarue: "Femke Hiemstra’s meticulously tight, jewel like mixed media paintings and exquisitely rendered black and white drawings are homes to a dark fairytale land where inanimate objects come to life and frolic with animal neighbors. Lollipops become ship captains, strawberries become giant wrestlers, and vegetables become Halloween gods with lantern eyes. Femke occasionally uses typography in her work, using words from various languages and letters in her paintings to further enhance the narrative while still retaining a playful sense of mystery, or as a visual device to frame in the scenery, as if you were looking at her world through a secret window. She also uses found objects to paint on, such as boxes and wrappers, to create imaginary products with magical properties. Drawing from a range of influences, from firework wrappers to Japanese woodblock prints, Femke’s use of both pop culture detritus and child-like fantasy create a vibrant playground for the imagination, with each piece looking like a portal for a fantastic adventure, which is left up to the viewer to imagine the story that lies inside. Femke lives in Amsterdam where she also has a thriving career in illustration. She has book available from Fantagraphics entitled "Rock Candy".
Femke has a new show entitled "Hello, Dachshund!" opening at Roq la Rue December 11th (alongside Junko Mizuno).Here is a selection of older works (all these are sold)      and a sneak peek from the new show:   |
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Post by ziggy1 on Nov 26, 2009 0:15:41 GMT -8
These are very cool. What's the general price range? Thanks.
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Post by Weekender on Nov 26, 2009 0:40:32 GMT -8
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Post by richardtharbaugh on Nov 26, 2009 17:35:29 GMT -8
If I trusted any of you Internet weirdos enough to fill out that 2009 year in review thing, I'd definitely include that
I was fortunate enough to add a Femke piece to my walls this year, and it's absolutely stunning. She has a real mind's eye for the pop surreal, consistently belts out stunning shows, and released a really awesome book this year. I'm surprised there hasn't been more chatter about her 'round these parts!
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Post by primitiveflesh on Nov 26, 2009 17:55:07 GMT -8
Wow. Amazing work
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Post by muschelschubser on Nov 28, 2009 7:01:09 GMT -8
here is her piece for the "Don't Wake Daddy IV" drawing show at Feinkunst Krüger opening next Saturday in Hamburg, Germany:  |
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Post by sleepboy on Feb 8, 2010 20:58:02 GMT -8
Giving away a little Femke package for those interested, thanks to Kirsten at Roq La Rue. Details here. |
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 1, 2010 11:02:16 GMT -8
Something new for the upcoming BLAB show.   |
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Post by roqlarue on Aug 1, 2010 21:21:55 GMT -8
Femke's next solo show is at Roq La Rue this November. (Also showing: Ryan Heshka!)
Just email me to be placed on the preview! kirsten@roqlarue.com
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 21, 2010 19:56:34 GMT -8
More in progress shots.   |
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 30, 2010 22:47:44 GMT -8
Apparently she is also working on a series of drawings but not sure what for.  |
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Post by sleepboy on Oct 3, 2010 23:10:40 GMT -8
Another sneak peek.  |
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Post by sleepboy on Jun 22, 2011 20:54:44 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 7, 2011 16:55:12 GMT -8
Another peek.  |
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Post by roqlarue on Jul 8, 2011 14:48:01 GMT -8
 Femke Hiemstra "The Liar" |
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Post by virtu on Jul 9, 2011 7:03:23 GMT -8
Amazing!
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Post by muschelschubser on Jul 9, 2011 16:30:21 GMT -8
I'm speechless...need to get my hand on a Hiemstra sometime in the future!
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Post by sleepboy on Jun 27, 2012 8:11:33 GMT -8
We are running a contest with Roq La Rue to give away this print. Go here for details to enter.  |
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Post by roqlarue on Aug 17, 2012 12:12:49 GMT -8
Femke Hiemstra has some new projects in the works, on being a release of a beautiful collectable book based and expanded upon her "The Timid Cabbage" show held last year at Roq La Rue. It will feature the works from the show plus 11 new drawings and her trademark scriptwork. We are hoping for a Christmas release and I'll be sure to post more as we get closer to the project being finished. Additionally she is painting like crazy for her show this December at Roq La Rue, here is a sneak peek at one of her works!  |
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Post by roqlarue on Aug 18, 2012 13:42:47 GMT -8
A couple more detail images from Femke's show this December at Roq La Rue...   |
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 21, 2012 15:01:34 GMT -8
Another piece for the show...  |
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Post by sleepboy on Nov 10, 2012 21:48:36 GMT -8
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