About

BIOGRAPHY

Kim Engelen is an international artist and investor. 
She has lived and worked as a contemporary artist in six countries
Engelen exhibited in twenty-five countries. 
Her art is in private collections in Europe, the USA, and China.
She was on stage at TEDx China and her art has been shown on TV
Kim Engelen has been interviewed by magazines, such as Contemporary Art Review, Art Uncovered, and Shanghai Daily.

Inspiration

PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE

The red thread in my art is and has always been people. My art is personal and socially oriented.—Even when no people are visible in the image. It arises from connecting with others. And the joy and psychosocial challenges that come with it.

Art to Connect

My art practice is my holistic examination of humanity and culture. To me, art functions as the bridge between myself and the rest of people. When I create art, which is as life an ongoing process, I show the failures, misunderstandings, and loneliness that can come with it. And with it as well self-development, pleasure, and hope. Since I love to observe and analyze, this is an ongoing and invigorating journey.

Art Work Work Work

I work project-based. And within several disciplines. Such as performance, drawing, video, photography, and books:

Photography—on topics such as loneliness
Drawings—which allow me to process daily challenges and joy
Videos of the process and the performances
Bridge-Performances
Books
Exhibitions to explore art installation settings, through which I seek again, connection and/or communication with the audience

For more, see art talks