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Photo by Takuya Yamaguchi (2019)
Philo Ouweleen (1992) is beeldend kunstenaar, Japanoloog en publiek spreker. Ze werkt op papier met voornamelijk aquarel, gouache, ecoline, acryl, markers en potlood. Haar stijl wordt gekenmerkt door ferme (contour)lijnen en vlakheid, waarbij zij zich laat inspireren door de beeldtaal uit Japanse animatie, strips en Japanse houtsneden. Haar werken zijn van figuratieve aard, waarbij afwisselend de mens en het landschap op de voorgrond treden.
Haar interesse in Japan keert terug in de thematiek en onderwerpkeuze van een groot deel van haar werk. Zo startte zij in 2019 tijdens een artist in residence in Kameoka (Japan) het project ‘Stories from Kameoka’. Dit resulteerde in een reeks portretten in aquarel en interviews met inwoners van deze kleine stad en een aantal landschappen in gouache. Deze werden in 2020 samengebracht in een tentoonstelling in VOX-POP (Amsterdam) en het kunstboek ‘Stories from Kameoka’. Het project illustreerde door middel van persoonlijke verhalen de charmes van een kleine stad als Kameoka, maar ook de uitdagingen waarmee veel kleine Japanse steden en diens inwoners worden geconfronteerd.
Momenteel is zij bezig met het project : ‘Japanese mythology’. ‘Japanese mythology’ is een verkenning van de rijke Japanse mythologische wereld in gouache op papier.
SHORT ARTIST STATEMENT IN ENGLISH
My visual style is characterized by its bold (out)lines and flatness, inspired by manga, anime and Japanese woodblock prints. The human figure often appears in my drawings and paintings.
I work on paper with mixed media: aquarel, gouache, ecoline, acrylic paint, markers and pencils. My interest in Japan and Japanese visual culture is reflected in my work.
CURRENT exhibitions
- Group exhibition 'Visitekaartjes' at Galerie Paterswolde - 21 november 2021 - 29 january 2022
Hoofdweg 161, 9765 CB Paterswolde - Opening 21 november
'Miniatuurkunst door zowel grote namen als minder
bekend talent. Het resultaat is een ware snoepwinkel voor elke kunstliefhebber en -verzamelaar. '
I will exhibit six miniature works of 10x15 cm on paper, framed with passe-partout in high-quality Barth frames (18x24cm with anti-reflective uvprotective glass).
Find all the works here.
The works can be purchased by contacting the gallery and can also be shipped to your home for a small fee.
PAST EXHIBITIONS
2021
- Solo exhibition
Japan: Stories, Myths and Memories. Philo Ouweleen
From 6 July to 29 August 2021 at Scheltema (Rokin 9, Amsterdam)
‘Japan: Stories, Myths and Memories’ is an exhibition with eleven paintings by artist and Japanologist Philo Ouweleen. Combining three art projects, - Stories from Kameoka, Japanese garden and Japanese mythology – Ouweleen presents a diverse and loving image of Japan. '
Japan: Stories, Myths and Memories. Philo Ouweleen
From 6 July to 29 August 2021 at Scheltema (Rokin 9, Amsterdam)
‘Japan: Stories, Myths and Memories’ is an exhibition with eleven paintings by artist and Japanologist Philo Ouweleen. Combining three art projects, - Stories from Kameoka, Japanese garden and Japanese mythology – Ouweleen presents a diverse and loving image of Japan. '
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- Solo exhibition
Art Window Ride To Art, Weesperzijde 22, Amsterdam, January 6- February 3rd 2021
On show 24/7, best viewed at night.
Showed my painting 'Tengu on Mount Kurama'
-Group exhibition
Fantasy curated by See you at Art at De Hallen, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
29 May - June 4th 2021. Opening: 29 May 13.00 - 18.00.
I showed two paintings from my series 'Japanese mythology'.
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- Solo expo 'Japan in gouache and watercolour'
at Liever Hier (local coffee house and cake bakery), Nieuwendammerdijk 413 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. From 18 February until 20 June 2021.
Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:00-17:00 for delicious take-away and art viewing.
Article in English
Article in Dutch
Paintings on display:
Philo Ouweleen. Lotus pond, 2020. 30 x 40 cm.
From the series Japanese Garden. €550 (Incl. framing: € 650)
Philo Ouweleen. Portrait of Go Naito, 2019. 18 x 24 cm.
From the series Stories from Kameoka (Kameoka Monogatari). €250 (Incl. framing: €300)
Philo Ouweleen. Tranquility, 2019. 30 x 40 cm.
From the series Stories from Kameoka (Kameoka Monogatari). €450 (Incl. framing: €550)
Philo Ouweleen. Vastness, 2019. 30 x 40 cm. [SOLD]
From the series Stories from Kameoka (Kameoka Monogatari)
Philo Ouweleen. Lotus pond, 2020. 30 x 40 cm.
From the series Japanese Garden. €550 (Incl. framing: € 650)
Philo Ouweleen. Portrait of Go Naito, 2019. 18 x 24 cm.
From the series Stories from Kameoka (Kameoka Monogatari). €250 (Incl. framing: €300)
Philo Ouweleen. Tranquility, 2019. 30 x 40 cm.
From the series Stories from Kameoka (Kameoka Monogatari). €450 (Incl. framing: €550)
Philo Ouweleen. Vastness, 2019. 30 x 40 cm. [SOLD]
From the series Stories from Kameoka (Kameoka Monogatari)
2020
-Solo Exhibition
'STORIES FROM KAMEOKA' at VOX-POP, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 9 Jan-Feb 20th 2020.
-Group Art show
Ride to Art in Amsterdam Oost, August 2020.
Free Public Art event: artworks displayed in the windows of businesses in Amsterdam Oost.
Showing the painting: 'Red thread of fate'
at Krugerkamer (Krugerplein 17, Amsterdam), 31 July - 31 Aug.2020
The expo was featured in an article by FondsforOost ,
and also by DeBrug, Kunstruim and Oost-online.
-Solo Exhibition:
Painting Lotus Pond on display at De Japanner- West, Amsterdam, 7 Oct 2020 - 22 Dec 2020.
2019
-Group Exhibition
'LIVING CITIES' at Treptow Ateliers, Berlin, Germany, May 17th-May 19th 2019.
Info of the exhibition here, report with pictures here.
-Group Exhibition
'CHANGING CITY' curated by See you at art, De Hallen, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, November 9th 2019.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Photo Takuya Yamaguchi, artist group at No-Mu and organizer Tanaka Eikoh.
2019
Artist in residence at Artists' Retreat No-Mu, Kyoto, Japan, January-February 2019.
This artist in residence resulted in the artproject Stories from Kameoka,
artbook Stories from Kameoka and solo exhibition with the same title at VOX-POP, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 9 Jan-Feb 20th 2020.
Artist in residence at Artists' Retreat No-Mu, Kyoto, Japan, January-February 2019.
This artist in residence resulted in the artproject Stories from Kameoka,
artbook Stories from Kameoka and solo exhibition with the same title at VOX-POP, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 9 Jan-Feb 20th 2020.