Bio
Chiel Lubbers (he/him), born in Nijmegen (The Netherlands). 1994. Based in The Hague.
Medium
Chiel’s creative practice is composed of field research and investigative alchemical techniques for making materials from degradable and natural substances, primarily sourced from the vegetal and geological realms. By dissecting, deconstructing, and translating a phenomenon or object, Chiel seeks hidden features on various scales of anatomy, capturing its potential and building poetic compositions.
Career
Chiel initiated his career as a visual artist by completing a Bachelor’s degree at The Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, which provided him with a strong foundation in various artistic techniques and concepts. Following graduation, Chiel's work has been exhibited at the ‘Gardening’ exhibition at Museum Oud Amelisweerd in Bunnik and Paper Art Gallery in The Hague. His most recents exhibitions where at Trixie in The Hague 'Hybrid Realms', his solo show at Boox.space in Haarlem and our group show at OBJECT Rotterdam. Chiel gained recognition for his innovative approach. His work was selected by The Future Materials Bank for materials that support and promote the transition towards ecologically conscious art practices, and is now part with his creative process in the new documentary 'Other Ways of Living' by WaterBear and Ellen MacArthur Foundation.