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Marjan Smit  | web

IGS 2024: TGK / Skalice u České Lípy

Birthdate: *11. 6. 1958

Country of origin: The Netherlands
Country of present residence: The Netherlands


Her works are cheerful, colorful, imaginative. Originally a graphic artist who discovered glass for herself about twenty years ago. She explored her characteristic and very original time-consuming technique. It combines cast glass with fusing and lampwork. Elaborate objects inspired by nature amaze with their playfulness and originality.




Education

1977
Atheneum diploma
1984
Academy of Arts Artibus, departement of Grafic Art , diploma 1984
2001
Start with glass / začátek práce se sklem
various courses in techniques (sandcasting, kilncasting, lampworking) / různé kurzy (odlévání do písku, tavení skla, práce nad kahanem)
2020
diploma fusing on professional level
2024
40 years working as a professional artist

Solo exhibitions

2013–2012
Galerie Beelden in Gees
2012
Galerie Lughien, Amsterdam (’12)
2012–2009
Galerie Jonkergouw, Wijk bij Duurstede
Galerie Interart, Heeswijk-Dinther
2012, 2010
Galerie T, Middelburg
2011, 2010,2007
Galerie Heuvelart, Oisterwijk
2010, 2005
Beeldentuin de Hullu, Gees
2010
Docters Art, Eindhoven
2009
Boogaard Art, Helmond
Galerie Van Tetterode, Leerdam
2009, 2008
Galerie Talents, Berck sur Mer, Frankrijk (’08, ’09)
2008
Galerie Courant d’Art, Calais, Frankrijk
Arte Temporale, Bussum
Bijenkorf Rotterdam, expositie ‘Glas’
Hotel Grand Mercure, Le Touquet-Paris Plage, Frankrijk
Daniël den Hoed Kliniek, Rotterdam
Radboudziekenhuis, Nijmegen
2008, 2002
Galerie Inkt, Delft
2007
Galerie La Pempi, Nijmegen
2007, 2000
Galerie Beeldlijn, Amersfoort
2007, 2003
Holland Art Gallery, Eindhoven
1994, 1994
Holland Art Gallery, Eindhoven
2005
Galerie de Meerse, Hoofddorp
2002
Sint Maartenskliniek, 65-jarig jubileum
2002, 1999, 1997
Galerie Magenta, Nijmegen
2001
Slot Loevestein, in de kruittoren
2001–1995
Yama Gallery, Nagoya Japan
1999–1986
Galerie Grafiker, Haarlem
1996–1997
Sint Lucas Galerie de Zaaier, Amsterdam
1995–1993
Galerie Signaal, Amsterdam

Awards

2007
Bas Grafic Arts prize

Realization in the public space

2014
Triptych cast glass objects for Crematorium Tilburg
Series of 20 cast glass objects for a construction company in Hamburg below
mediation by CCAA Glasgalerie Koln
2011
Design cup and saucer for Sint Anna Hospital Geldrop
Design and create Robust Award
2008
Edition of 20 glass objects for broadcasting association VARA
Series of four x 10 glass objects for Allianz
Edition of 40 prints 'The Company' for Business Art Service, the winning print of the BAS Graphics Prize
2007
Christmas ball project Margriet for Memisa
3 glass objects cast on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Holland Art Gallery
2006
Edition of 40 etchings printed for Allianz Insurance
2005
Painting commissioned by Peek en Cloppenburg
Etchings printed on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Burn Foundation
Etchings printed for Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen
1999
Two designs for Brink Groep, Leidschendam
1995
Private commission, three designs for stained glass windows, executedby Glasatelier Slegers, Helmond
Screen print designed for Eigen Huis magazine