DE UTRECHT
In the heart of Friesland, De Utrecht shines as a hidden gem, a masterpiece of Jugendstil architecture from 1904. Recently restored and renovated in 2021, this building has found a new purpose as a platform for art and creativity. Art professionals are invited to share their unique perspectives, turning De Utrecht into a hotbed of artistic expression and innovation.
The art exhibitions in De Utrecht are given a personal touch thanks to Tom and Jonathan, who add video and photography portraits of the artists to the exhibitions. This addition provides an intimate glimpse into the lives and work of the talented individuals channeling their creative energy into De Utrecht. With its modest setup, De Utrecht not only invites visitors to admire art but also to discover the stories behind the artists, making the building a vibrant meeting place for artists, designers, and writers.
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Direction: Jonathan Sipkema and Tom van Huisstede
Photography: Tom van Huisstede
Music: Tom van Huisstede
Camera and edit: Jonathan Sipkema
Grading: Tom van Huisstede and Jonathan Sipkema
Redactie: Ra van der Hoek and Dennis de Vries
Client: De Utrecht and BWH Ontwerpers
For years, U-shaped compositions have appeared in the oeuvre of Pieter Bijwaard. Composed of geometric shapes; the square, the circle, triangle, the oval, etc. Cycles titled. In October 2023, the tile panels on the facade were replaced by granite artworks created by Pieter Bijwaard. The original tile panels from 1904 were lost during the 20th century.
We visited Anke Roder at her home and studio in the north of Groningen. Anke has a fascination for the sea and the sky and their interplay. Encaustic painting is a technique where pigments are mixed with hot beeswax. Anke primarily works with natural pigments derived from finely ground minerals and pigments composed through ancient recipes.
Maartje Korstanje lives and works in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. In the Zeeland countryside, the sculptor constructs sculptures comparable to a monk. Among the trees, surrounded by vastness, the terrain has the character of an expansive and inviting laboratory for art, experimentation, and all that grows.