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| 3023 DB Rotterdam | 3037 EM Rotterdam | fax: +31-10-2439497 |
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Egied Simons was born in Wouw in 1958. During 1978-1983 he was trained as a teacher of crafts and drawing at Delft. Midway he left for one year to travel in Northern, Central and Southern America. Upon his return he finished his training and continued to study at the Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (Academy of Arts) at Rotterdam. Here he specialized in sculpting and photography. In 1985 he received the "Aanmoedigingsprijs" (incentive price) for his photoworks. In 1986 his daughter Nienke was born and one year later he graduated from the Academy.
During the next years he received two scholarships and two grants. As a visual artist he is fascinated by sculptural concepts like space, light, water and perception. In the attempt to give form to such immaterial concepts, photography is a suitable medium for him. Spatial and social structures and processes are the main themes of Egied's work, sometimes leading to interventions in public space. He is interested in participating in (international) projects based on certain themes, locations and communities.
Egied Simons lives in a lively part of the northern area of Rotterdam, together with Petra van der Ham. His studio is located near the center of Rotterdam, where interested parties are always welcome to visit.
side activities
| 2009 | Chairman PKCBK, Center for Visual Arts, Rotterdam |
| 2008-present | Member studio committee, SKAR, Rotterdam |
| 2008 | Guest teacher 'creative use of materials', Minerva Academy, Groningen |
| 2008 | Member PKCBK, Center for Visual Arts, Rotterdam |
exhibitions - installations
| 2010 | 'Liquid Files', Verbeke Foundation, Kemzeke, Belgium |
| 2010 | 'Photo Collages' (solo exhibition), Verbeke Foundation, Kemzeke, Belgium |
| 2008 | 'Rooodkapje' (Little Red Riding Hood), Leidsche Rijn |
| 2007 | 'White Chapel', De Aanschouw, Rotterdam |
| 2006-2007 | 'The Grand Tour', Vitrine Sutstein (Showcase Sutstein), Berlin |
| 2006-2007 | 'Crystal Palace', Studio Hergebruik (Studio Re-use), Rotterdam |
| 2006 | 'Inherited Burden', RAMfoundation, Rotterdam |
| 2006 | 'Double Dutch Greenhouse', Studio Hergebruik, Rotterdam |
| 2006 | 'Double Dutch Greenhouse' and 'Corpus Delicti', Order and Chaos, Kunstambassade Artstore, Rotterdam |
| 2006 | 'Intelligent Design', TENT., Rotterdam |
| 2005 | 'Shelter I', De Kunstcamping (The Art Camping), Heeswijk |
| 2004 | 'Window of Opportunity', VS - de Vrije Schuur (VS - the Free Shed), Rotterdam |
| 2004 | 'Handscapes', Dag van het Veen (The Day of the Peat Moors), Woerdense Verlaat |
| 2004 | 'Roodkapje' (Little Red Riding-hood), Villa Zebra, Rotterdam |
| 2003-2004 | 'Ladenkastproject' (Drawers Chest Project), Gallery Phoebus, Rotterdam |
| 2003 | Group Exhibition Charlois, Soerweg 13, Rotterdam |
| 2003 | Project 'Kunst in het Oude Noorden' (Art at the Old Northern Part of Rotterdam), Correct Electronics, Rotterdam |
| 2002-2003 | Vivid Vormgeving, Rotterdam |
| 2002 | 'Hallelujah, hallelujah', Brutto Gusto, Rotterdam |
| 2002 | Group Exhibition Charlois, Stichting B.a.d, Rotterdam |
| 1998 | 'Denkbeelden over ruimte' (Thoughts about Space), Gallery Erasmus, Rotterdam |
| 1996 | 'De nieuwe verleiding' (The New Temptation), CBK (Center for Visual Arts), Rotterdam |
| 1993 | 'Leerschool der Photography' (School of Photography), Lokaal O1, Breda |
| 1993 | 'Het Schaakspel' (The Chess Game), Taras Bulba, Rotterdam |
| 1992 | 'Maquettes' (Scale Models), De Fabriek, Rotterdam |
| 1992 | '51 Kunstenaars' (51 Artists), CBK (Centre for Visual Arts), Rotterdam |
| 1992 | 'Northern Adventures', Camden Arts Centre, London |
| 1992 | 'Bilder' (Images), Gallery Signe, Aachen |
| 1992 | Photoworks, Gallery 'Catharina Mayeur', Brussels |
| 1991 | Installation, part of exhibition 'Keuze Werk 4', Gouvernement, Maastricht |
| 1991 | 'Koningsblauw' (Royal Blue), Beurs Theatre, Brussels |
| 1991 | 'De beeldende foto' (The Sculpting Photograph), Librije Hedendaagse Kunst, Zwolle |
| 1991 | Installation, CBK (Centre for Visual Arts), Rotterdam |
| 1990 | 'Egied Simons', Exposorium Free University, Amsterdam |
| 1990 | 'Hotel Fantasia Times', Dionysus, Rotterdam |
| 1990 | 'Onvoltooid Tegenwoordige Tijd' (Imperfect Present Tense), Central Museum, Utrecht |
| 1989 | 'Duende exposeert' (Duende exhibits), Hofstedegebouw, Rotterdam |
| 1989 | 'Lichtinstallatie' (Light Installation), Gallery 'Alles voor 12&24 Volt, Rotterdam |
| 1989 | Photoworks, Gallery 'Perspektief', Rotterdam |
| 1988 | 'Lichtinstallatie' (Light Installation), Zaal De Unie, Rotterdam |
| 1987 | 'De jonge garde' (The Young Ones), Gallery Westersingel, Rotterdam |
| 1987 | Graduation Exhibition, Academy of Arts, Rotterdam |
| 1987 | 'Vijf jonge kunstenaars' (Five Young Artists), Gallery De Lachende Koe, Rotterdam |
| 1985 | 'Herfstsalon', Library Rotterdam |
projects-commissions
| 2009-present | Liquid Files, Rotterdam |
| 2008 | Kunstmanifestatie: Business op Zuid (Art Manifestation: Business on the South Side), Commissioned by Pact op Zuid, Rotterdam |
| 2007 | De Hofpleinlijn als ecoduct (The Hofplein Railway as Ecoduct), Commissioned by Project Bureau Hofbogen, Rotterdam |
| 2006 | Ontwerp Cultuurpenning Rotterdam (Design of Cultural Award), Commissioned by Municipality of Rotterdam |
| 2006 | Design 'Crystal Palace', Commissioned by Follydock IFCR, Rotterdam |
| 2005 | Kunstroute Noord: Business as Usual (Art Route North: Business as Usual), Commissioned by CBK (Centre for Visual Arts) and KOORTS, Rotterdam |
| 2004 | Kunstopdracht Vathorst (Art Assignment Vathorst), Commissioned by Stichting Vario Mundo, Amersfoort |
| 2004 | Dichter bij Zee (Poets closer to the Sea), Commissioned by Kunstroute (Art Route), Hoek van Holland |
| 2003-2004 | Light project VMBO School 'Nieuw Rotterdam', Commissioned by CBK (Centre for Visual Arts), Rotterdam |
| 2003 | Structure plan VMBO School 'New Rotterdam', Commissioned by CBK (Centre for Visual Arts), Rotterdam |
| 2003 | Project 'QI-Kunsteiland' (QI Art Island): 'Misty Volume', Heijplaat, Rotterdam |
| 2000 | Photo project with students, Ichtus College, Rotterdam |
| 1997 | Project 'References', Rotterdam |
| 1997 | Project 'Reservations', Rotterdam |
| 1996 | Project 'Delocations 2: Optitheek 'LIVE' Fictional City', R96, Rotterdam |
| 1996 | Private project 'Shared Spaces: Manon's Corner', Rotterdam |
| 1995 | Design video work, Swimmingpool 'De Kulk', Vlaardingen |
| 1992 | Design and realization work of art for police station 'Vlaskamp', The Hague |
| 1992 | Design work of art for police station 'Aaltje Noordewierstraat', The Hague |
| 1991-1992 | Project 'De Campagne' (The Campaign), Stroom (Centre for Visual Arts), The Hague |
| 1990 | Project 'Onvoltooid Tegenwoordige Tijd' (Imperfect Present Tense) - Imaginary Projects for Utrecht |
| 1990 | Project 'Berg Beeld', Maastricht |
| 1990 | Project 'Hotel Fantasia', Dionysus, Rotterdam |
| 1990 | Design and realization of monumental photowork at library 'De Klinker', Zeist (commissioned by Prince Bernard Foundation) |
publications
| Canis Zijlmans (2006) | "Muizen spelen de hoofdrol in show met publiek" (Mice play the leading part in public show). Algemeen Dagblad, 22 July. |
| Rob Hamelijnck (2005) | "VS" (USA). Fucking Good Art, 7. |
| Canis Zijlmans (2005) | "Kappers knippen in jassen met kapsels" (Hairdressers Cutting while dressed in Hairdo Coats). Rotterdams Dagblad, 30 May. |
| N.N. (2004) | "Nieuwe kunstruimte in Rotterdam-Noord" (New Art Space in Rotterdam North). Algemeen Dagblad, 22 October. |
| N.N. (2004) | "Werk in opdracht" (Work in Assignment). CBK Magazijn, October-December. |
| N.N. (2004) | "Startbaan voor gesproken woord gestolen" (Runway for Spoken Words Stolen). De Hoekse Krant, 9 September. |
| N.N. (2004) | "Lichtgevend gedicht Kunstroute gestolen" (Luminous Poem Art Route Stolen). Rotterdams Dagblad, 8 September. |
| N.N. (2004) | "Kunstwerk uit Hoekse duinen gestolen" (Piece of Art Stolen from the Hook Dunes). Algemeen Dagblad, 7 September. |
| N.N. (2004) | "Lichtgevend gedicht Kunstroute gestolen" (Luminous Poem Art Route Stolen). Rotterdams Dagblad, ed. Waterweg, 7 September. |
| Janny Eskes (2004) | "Gezichten in de bomen en een gevild konijn aan een brugleuning. Kunstenaars laten zien wat het veen ons leren kan" (Poems in Trees and a Skinned Rabbit on a Bridge Railing. Artists Showing the Lessons of the Peat Moors). Rijn en Gouwe, 6 September. |
| Henny de Lange (2004) | "Beltocht door Hoek van Holland" (Phone Tour in Hook of Holland). Trouw, 31 July. |
| Rob Voogd (2004) | "Kunstroute 'Dichter bij Zee' geopend" (Art Route 'Poets Closer to the Sea' Opened). De Hoekse Krant, 8 July. |
| N.N. (2004) | "Roodkapje komt tot leven in Villa Zebra" (Little Red Riding-hood comes back to life at Villa Zebra). Rotterdams Dagblad, 19 June. |
| Lowieke Duran (2003) | "Misty Volume", in QI-Kunsteiland, p. 10. Foreword by Chris Bouma. Edition: 500. |
| N.N. (2003) | "Een aangeklede boom op een eiland" (A Dressed Tree at an Island). De Volkskrant, 30 July. |
| N.N. (1997) | "Naambordjes-kunst brengt buitenwereld dichterbij" (Nameplate Art Brings the Outside World Nearer By). Rotterdams Dagblad, 23 May. |
| Egied Simons (1997) | Egied Simons. Commissioned by Centrum Beeldende Kunst, Rotterdam, pp. 71. With special thanks to Adriaan Nette, Q.S. Serafijn, and Guus Vreeburg. Edition: 12. |
| Q.S. Serafijn (1993) | "Openbare verkoopzone" (Public Sales Zone), in: De Campagne / The Campaign. Stroom - Haags Centrum voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague, pp. 114-115. Foreword by Lily van Ginneken. ISBN 09-737399-06-6. |
| Leo Delfgaauw (1993) | Kunst in de openbare ruimte - politiebureau Overbosch (Art in Public Space - Police Station Overbosch). Stroom - Haags Centrum voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague. |
| Gemeente Den Haag (1993) | "Lichtsignalen bij politiebureau Vlaskamp" (Light Signals at Police Station Vlaskamp). Staff Magazine The Hague Council, no. 44-8. |
| Hans Biezen (1993) | "Leerschool der photographie" (School of Photography). Catalogue Lokaal 01, Breda, p. 9. |
| Kay Roberts (1992) | "Northern Adventures - An Exhibition of North European Art on Two Sites". Camden Arts Centre and St Pancras Station, September-November. |
| N.N. (1992) | "Northern Adventures". What's On in London, 21-28 October. |
| Ove Lucas (1992) | "Egied Simons", in: 51 Kunstenaars (51 Artists). Centrum voor Beeldende Kunst, Rotterdam, pp. 10, 46. Edition: 1.000. ISBN 90-5196-066-2. |
| Danny Verbaan (1992) | "Gekwetter scanner verwerkt tot kunst" (Chattering of Scanner Transformed into Art). Haagsche Courant, 10 August. |
| Tim Hilton (1992) | "Platform for the Voices of Despair". Guardian, 5 October. |
| Andreas Herkens (1992) | "Herrlich ungezwungener Umgang mit Kitsch" (Dealing with Kitsch in a Pleasant Informal Way). AUZ, 4 September. |
| Christoph Hahn (1992) | "Zwischen Sonnenschein und karger Dürre" (Between Sunshine and poor Draught). Aachener Nachrichten, 4 September. |
| R.P.T. (1992) | "Lumières" (Lights). Le Vif - L'Express, February. |
| Gepke Bouma (1992) | "Egied Simons", in: Beeldende Fotografie. Een hedendaagse toepassing van fotografie als artistiek medium (Sculpting Photography. A Contemporary Application of Photography as an Artistic Medium). Thesis in Art History, University of Leyden, pp. 48-88. |
| N.N. (1992) | "Les Espaces d'Egied Simons" (The Spaces of Egied Simons). La Wallonie, 21 February. |
| Bernard van Eeghem (1991) | "Egied Simons", Deze Week in Brussel, 24 april. |
| Johan Deumens (1991) | "Egied Simons", in: Keuze Werk 4 (Choice Work 4). Gouvernement, Maastricht, pp. 6-7. Preface by Anke van der Laan. Edition: 500. ISBN 90-71630-12-9. |
| Q.S. Serafijn (1991) | Egied Simons. Centrum voor Beeldende Kunst, Rotterdam, no. 41, pp. 24. Edition: 750. ISBN 90-5196-044-1. |
| Irene Verhiel (1991) | "Kunst met de geur van motteballen" (Art smelling like Mothballs). De Limburger, 24 August. |
| Tracy Metz (1991) | "Een rooilijn voor de beeldhouwkunst" (A Clearing Line for Sculpture). NRC Handelsblad, 7 June. |
| Susanne Giegerich (1991) | "Einladung zum aktiven Sehen" (Invitation for an Active View). Aachener Nachrichten, 31 January. |
| Lex Veldhoen (1991) | "De ruimten van Egied Simons" (The Spaces of Egied Simons). Magazijn, March, p. 21. |
| N.N. (1991) | "Grensoverschrijdende kunst in Gouvernement" (Cross-Border Art at the Gouvernement). Limburgs Dagblad, 14 August. |
| N.N. (1991) | "Keuzewerk 4 geopend" (Keuzewerk 4 Opened). |
| N.N. (1991) | "Raum - vier Facetten eines Phénomens" (Space - Four Aspects of a Phenomenon). Klenkes, September. |
| Leo Delfgaauw (1990) | "Sculptured Spaces", Perspektief, no. 38, pp. 52-58. |
| Thom Peutz (1990) | "Egied Simons", in: OTT. Vijftien imaginaire projecten voor Utrecht (OTT. Fifteen Imaginary Projects for Utrecht). Centraal Museum Utrecht, pp. 23-30. Preface by Madeleine van Lennep, foreword by Cor Blok. ISBN 90-73285-02-X. |
| Johan Deumens (1990) | "Egied Simons", in: Cor Blok (ed.), Berg Beeld. Een onderzoek naar relaties tussen kunst en landschap naar aanleiding van lokaties in het zuiden van de beide Limburgen (Project Proposals). Jan van Eyk Akademie, Maastricht, pp. 30-33. Edition: 1.500. |
| Liesbeth Melis (1990) | "Opdrachtkunst verkeerd geïnterpreteerd" (Wrong Interpretation of Art Assignment). De Architect, March. |
| Irene Verhiel (1990) | "Utrecht Utopia". De Gelderlander, 27 March. |
| Willem Ellenbroek (1990) | "Kunstenaars verbeelden zich" (Artists imagining Utrecht). De Volkskrant, 26 March. |
| Robbert Roos (1990) | "15 Imaginaire projecten voor Utrecht" (15 Imaginary Projects for Utrecht), Beelding, nr. 2. |
| Thea Figee (1990) | "Utrecht op zijn kop in utopisch Onvoltooid Tegenwoordige Tijd" (Utrecht Upside Down in Utopian OTT), Utrechts Nieuwsblad, 31 March. |
| Loes Verschoor (1990) | "Kunstwerk in bibliotheek wordt door publiek niet opgemerkt" (Work of Art in Library is not noticed by the Public), Utrechts Nieuwsblad, October. |
| Leo Delfgaauw (1989) | "Fotowerken" (Photoworks). Perspektief - Centre for Photography. |
| Rob Vermeulen (1987) | "Over de drempel van een nieuw seizoen" (Across the Threshold of a New Season), Rotterdams Nieuwsblad, 11 September. |
| Flora Stiemer (1987) | "Ongewone bekroond" (Awarding the Unusual), Algemeen Dagblad, October. |
| Bertus Schmidt (1985) | "Beeldende kunst van nu uit Rijnmond" (Contemporary Visual Art from the Rijnmond Area), Het Vrije Volk, 27 November. |
Rotterdam, February 2010
