Micky Hoogendijk
(Born 1970, Amsterdam)
“The Ones: Les Amis”, 2022
Bronze sculpture: 26 b x 27 d x 70 h cm;
signed and numbered: edition 7 of 7
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Affected by the Covid period and its global impact, Hoogendijk created her first series of sculptures in 2020. The Ones visualizes the connection between people. The stylized figures, individual or as a group, illustrate her ideas about individual strength, yet more specifically, her impression of the invisible dynamic between people. They are her tribute to humans seeking connection and shelter.
Hoogendijk:“I’ve called them The Ones because they are human figures who are connected to and support each other to become stronger themselves. We are all individuals, One, but we do not exist alone, therefore The Ones.”
Just as her photographs are self-portraits, Hoogendijk also reveals herself in her bronze sculptures. They describe both a personal and a communal life process. Hoogendijk not only shows herself, she also prompts us to look at ourselves, the faceless apparitions in The Ones leaving us free to fill in the details.
In The Ones XXL Hoogendijk explores the possibility of creating larger-than-life sculptures that stand like giant sentinels by the sea or in a park. She hopes they will prompt encounters that both overwhelm and embrace, allowing people to become one with the sculpture.
Micky Hoogendijk has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success with her new series of sculptures The Ones; inspired by the impact of Covid-19 on families. Her series were also commissioned as the award during the fCN Gassain Jewel Awards.
Provenance:
- Directly from the artist
“What I make is about vulnerability and strength, about the path to freedom.
And for me, freedom is the start of creativity.” – Micky Hoogendijk
Literature:
The monograph “STRENGTH vulnerability – Micky Hoogendijk, photography and sculpture” by Karin van Lieverloo, published by Waanders Uitgevers in 2022.
About the Artist
Micky Hoogendijk’s sculptural practice explores the concept of human connection in its broadest sense. Her bronze sculptures, featuring anonymous figures intertwined and apart, delve into the intricate dynamics of human connection. Through these works, she highlights the power and strength found in human relationships, while also revealing the beauty of vulnerability.
Born in Amsterdam in 1970, Micky’s journey through the arts has been a vibrant tapestry of exploration and creativity. Raised among artists, gallerists, and performers, she was destined for a life in the creative realm. In the 1990s, she emerged as a pivotal figure in the Dutch art scene, directing Rob Scholte BV and gaining fame as an actress.
Micky’s artistic evolution took a transformative turn in 2012 when she embraced photography, using a camera gifted by her late mother. Her self-taught, evocative portraits quickly garnered international acclaim, leading to exhibitions around the globe. Today, her work spans continents and genres, creating new mythologies through her compelling imagery.
Residing in Amsterdam at the historic Huize Zonnewijzer, Micky continues to craft her unique vision. Her collaborative project, The Ones at Home Gallery, bridges her sculptural and photographic practices, inviting visitors to explore the depths of human existence through her lens. Micky Hoogendijk’s art is a profound journey through time, space, and the ever-evolving nature of human relationships.
Following the warm reception of my Dutch memoir Loslaten, we are happy to share that the English translation, The Art of Letting Go, is now available digitally worldwide. A literary memoir by artist Micky Hoogendijk.
From a childhood marked by longing and imagination to years spent between Amsterdam, Japan and Hollywood, from artistic success to personal upheaval, The Art f Letting Go traces the winding path of a woman in constant search of freedom, belonging, and herself. The audiobook is available on spotify as well.