Cabinet of Curiosities

Nonna Hoogland (1999) is an award-winning illustrator and artist from Utrecht, the Netherlands. In her work, she tries to process and understand herself, and the world around her. That’s why humanity, and especially women, are always the main subject of her work. She focuses on emotions, relationships, ethics, (art)history and mythology. Her work changes from poetic to cynical, from humorous to intimate, and always remains vulnerable in its honesty. She uses a variety of analog techniques, with a preference for painting and ceramics.

For the exhibition “Cabinet of Curiosities” Nonna Hoogland draws inspiration from the wonder-rooms of the 16th, 17th, and 18th century. She links historic visual cultures, stories and symbols to contemporary themes. This creates a collection of ceramic art objects which intrigues, alienates.