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17-25 October 2026

Omcirkeling

Omcirkeling

Hosted by Martijn de Jong

This project is now archived and was part of DDW19

Event type

Exhibition

Martijn de Jong, Omcirkeling
Martijn de Jong, Omcirkeling
"Omcirkeling" is a graduation project that was created by observing situations, objects, and materials in public spaces. With this environment as a source of inspiration, a unique visual language has been developed in which the objects are transformed and come to serve as human characters.
By distorting everyday objects, Martijn de Jong creates images that alienate. In Omcirkeling, Martijn investigates the impact of contemporary development in which people are monitored, both consciously and unconsciously. The installation stems from an int

About Martijn de Jong

Martijn de Jong graduated from the Art Academy of Utrecht (HKU) as an illustrator, though because his work mainly consists of sculptures, installations, and video, the link to his illustration background will not be made quickly. Martijn has recently started his own studio, where he will spend a lot of time to start new projects with two other artists.