About the artists
Machteld Aardse & Femke Kempkes
Machteld Aardse and Femke Kempkes are always curious about the stories tied to a place. Who lived here before us, and which people give a place its soul? They seek to capture this narrative.
Femke Kempkes (1971, NL) is an artist who studied sculpture at the Amsterdam School of the Arts. She focuses on creating interaction, often collaborating with local residents and users of a space, resulting in large-scale community projects. In addition to her artistic work, she teaches spatial design and art history.
Machteld Aardse (1972, NL) is a multidisciplinary artist from Amsterdam. After studying Art History, she continued her education at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, earning her Master’s degree from the Dutch Art Institute. Her work begins with drawing and painting, expanding into media like animations, performances, and light projections. She is fascinated by the human experience, exploring both power and vulnerability in relation to the environment.
Photo: Coco Olakunle