ABOUT

   

“With geometrical precision, Veenhuis creates abstract compositions with existing objects, in which the used materials have undergone an essential transformation of their efficacy and are elevated above their standing.”

“A trifecta of components are always crucially present in Veenhuis’ work: material, composition, and transformation. And, by the grace of his method, these become manifest in exactly this order, seemingly according to their own rules. This results in works of art which do not only invite us to reexamine our own environment, but also to look through the material and into the world, with the way of looking that is so typical of Veenhuis.” 

Aspect Ratio [2022]

Uitgeverij Komma
No Ordinary Publisher

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“Although his compositions do not appear to show the hand of the artist at first glance, they are yet fully determined by the choices he’s made and the method he employs. In their composition, size and presentation, all works have been carefully considered and shaped by the artist.”

“As a viewer, one does not necessarily experience his ‘making hand’ as much as his ‘seeing eye’. There is a certain attentiveness which underlies the complex simplicity of his richly coloured compositions and patterns.” […]

A Mosaic ofPossibilities [2021]

Leo Delfgaauw
Art Historian at Hanze University Groningen

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“Veenhuis manages to break through the existing frame of reference, yet is able to find his own way by means of these pre­existing ideas. A new reality is reconstructed without disregarding that which already exists.”

“It seems utterly synchronous with his method that even when using the scales of art historical perspective, Veenhuis’ work balances on the boundary between recognition and alienation.” […]

Between Tradition and Innovation [2021]

Pim Hoff
Gallery Manager at Piet Hein Eek

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“By applying the flat material in layers, a painterly suggestion of depth arises. Tape is more akin to paint than one might initially expect; it can even be mixed. For example, by building it up in semi­transparent layers, almost like glazing, yellows of many shades emerge, varying from soft pastel to bright canary yellow. Depending on the adjacent colours, the yellow in one square leans to red, while in the next square it shifts towards green. In the red­and­white works, shades of pink recede to the background, while white on white becomes brighter, surging forth and jumping at the viewer.”

“All in all, a tactility emerges which one could not have suspected in the source material, which confuses the eye and draws one’s hand to the surface. Is this really tape?“ […]

The Dissonant [2021]

Merel van den Nieuwenhof
Curator at Museum Jan Cunen

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CURRICULUM VITAE

MAR 19th, 1984
Emmeloord, The Netherlands

Solo shows:
2022 – Interlaced | Galerie Helder, Den Haag →
2020 – Spatium | ISM Project Space, Den Haag →
2019 – Refresh Conference | Der Aa-kerk, Groningen →
2019 – Abyme | Batterij aan den Sloterdijk, Hoofddorp →
2019 – Coax | Ernstige Zaken, Amsterdam →
2016 – Aspect Ratio | Piet Hein Eek, Eindhoven →
2013 – Nouns | CiBoGa/Simplon, Groningen
2011 – Spectrum | Stichting WEP Groningen →

Group shows:
2025 – Volgens Vaste Patronen | Museum Jan Cunen, Oss
2024 – Collection Strand Links | Stichting Strand Links, Gorinchem
2024 – Biotopendag | De Biotoop, Haren
2024 – Lentesalon | Amstelkerk, Amsterdam
2023 – Open | Kunstruimte 411, Haarlem →
2023 – Big Art | Bijlmerbajes, Amsterdam →
2023 – Bogotá Art | Broedplaats Bogotá, Halfweg-Zwanenburg
2023 – Festival de Oversteek | Zalige Brug, Nijmegen →
2022 – Monumentmakers | Fort bij Aalsmeer, Aalsmeerderbrug
2022 – Big Art | Bijlmerbajes, Zaandam →
2021 – Monument Makers | Fort bij Aalsmeer, Rijsenhout
2021 – Kunstvloed | Haven, Sauwerd →
2021 – Temporary Gallery #2 | Piet Hein Eek, Eindhoven
2020 – Battersea Light Festival | Battersea Power Station, London →
2019 – The Autumn Rambles in the Beatrixpark | The Warp, Amsterdam →
2019 – Lustrum | Melklokaal, Heerenveen →
2019 – STORMloop | Kapel van het Scheppersinstituut, Herentals →
2018 – Editie #7 | Amsterdam Light Festival, Amsterdam →
2018 – Open Stal | Pand 31-A, Oldeberkoop →
2018 – Terug naar het begin | Mariakerk, Krewerd →
2018 – ROOM #35 | Melklokaal, Heerenveen →
2018 – Ontdek de ruimte | Artphy, Ontwedde →
2018 – Codex | Openbare Bibliotheek, Appingedam →
2017 – Action>Reaction | Let’s Gro, Groningen →
2017 – Action>Reaction | Noorderzon, Groningen →
2017 – Arpeggio | De Biotoop, Haren →
2017 – PAN | RAI, Amsterdam
2016 – Kunst aan de Vaart | JWF Kazerne, Assen →
2016 – Nacht van de Filosofie | Tresoar, Leeuwarden →
2016 – Hoogezand Centraal | Galerie Werfkade16 Hoogezand →
2015 – 5 x 5 | Pictura, Groningen
2014 – Kunstenaars uit de Biotoop | CBK, Groningen
2014 – ZomerExpo 2014 | Gemeentemuseum, Den Haag →
2013 – Fringe Festival | Castrum Peregrini, Amsterdam
2013 – Play Again | Kulter, Amsterdam →
2012 – Hendrik de Vriesstipendium | CBK, Groningen →
2012 – Salontentoonstelling | Stichting WEP, Groningen
2011 – Art Garage | Kunstbank, Groningen
2011 – Art programme | Gideon Festival, Groningen
2011 – Clash Festival | Oosterpoort, Groningen →
2009 – Textuur & Emotie | Voormalig Natuurmuseum, Groningen
2009 – WEPresent | Stichting WEP, Groningen

Degrees:
2006-2011 – Bachelor of Fine Arts | Academie Minerva, Groningen
2000-2004 – Graphic Designer | Deltion College, Zwolle

Commissioned works:
2023 – Tempus #1 | Stichting Strand Links, Gorinchem →
2022 – Room 3: Sjimmie Veenhuis | Hotel Piet Hein Eek, Eindhoven →
2021 – Mare | Kunstvloed, Sauwerd →
2019 – Coax | Ernstige Zaken, Amsterdam →
2018 – Vertex | Artphy, Onstwedde →
2018 – Codex | Biblionet, Groningen →
2018 – Action>Reaction 2.0 | Amsterdam Light Festival, Amsterdam →
2017 – Action>Reaction | Noorderzon, Groningen →

Publications:
2024 – Collection Strand Links publication (to be announced)
2024 – Big Art: 10 year anniversary publication (to be announced)
2022 – Sjimmie Veenhuis: Aspect Ratio | Uitgeverij Komma, Den Haag →
2018 – Voorbij de kunst | OndeDayArtist, Haren →
2016 – Hoogezand Centraal catalogue | Galerie Werfkade16, Hoogezand
2014 – Zomerexpo 2014 catalogue | Zomerexpo/Gemeentemuseum, Den Haag →
2011 – Graduation catalogue | Academie Minerva/Hanzehogeschool, Groningen
2009 – Textuur & Emotie catalogue | Academie Minerva/RUG/UMCG, Groningen

Artist-in-residencies:
2019 – Opium Atelier | AVROTROS/NPO Radio 4, Hilversum →
2019 – Stichting GinDS | Batterij aan den Sloterweg, Hoofddorp →

Teaching: →
2025 – Workshops | Museum Jan Cunen, Oss
2025 – Workshops | De Muzelinck, Heeswijk/Oijen/Oss
2024-(…) – Visual Arts Teacher (CKV) | Regius College, Schagen
2023-(…) – Education Mentor | Park Villa, Alphen aan den Rijn
2023 – Guest Teacher (Visual Arts/CKV) | Regius College, Schagen
2020 – Online Coaching | OneDayArtist, Haren
2016-2020 – Guest Teacher (Visual Arts/CKV) | ODA/Zernike College, Haren
2018 – Guest Teacher (Visual Arts/CKV) | Eems Delta College, Appingedam
2014-2017 – Guest Lecturor | Academie Minerva, Groningen
2014 – Examinator Media Design | Noorderpoort College, Groningen

Commisions:
2019 – Jury member | Hendrik de Vries Stipendium, Gemeente Groningen
2019 – Jury member | Kunstbende, Groninger Museum

Curated:
2023 – Open | Kunstruimte 411, Haarlem →
2020-2021 – Ezelsoren | online podcast
2016 – Arpeggio | De Biotoop, Haren →

CONTACT

→ contact@sjimmieveenhuis.nl

→ @sjimmie_veenhuis

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