Name, the branch of knowledge, subject:
Niek Verschoor; I studied graphic design and graduated in photography at the academy in Arnhem. As a visual artist, I develop interventions in public spaces and visual statements in the field of sustainable development and violence in society. One of the most important goals in this regard is to visually represent and encourage dialogue between art and society.
What inspires you?
The freedom and the possibility to research unconventional perspectives through visual work, and to precipitate change within today’s social issues.
What defines you as a tutor? Your strongest points?
Engaged, curious and enthusiastic.
One of the most important goals in this regard is to visually represent and encourage dialogue between art and society
What is your dream/goal as a tutor?
Possibly to teach students to be researchers who are not afraid of setbacks, but who go on searching until they have found the results they need and settle for no less than that.
Name one item on your bucket list.
Contributing to the protection of art, culture and artists in war zones and conflict situations. Because they really play an essential role in establishing a foundation for any civil society.
Whom would you call true innovator?
The visual artist Servaas.
