Rosa Hanson-Alp : visual artist
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Fascinated by the concept of transformation I fuse new materials with carefully selected found 'treasures' to create sculptures that offer a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours and express a playful humour. There are no restrictions in the mix of materials I use, so old masks, antiques, plastic toys, broken shards of porcelain can all be combined. Re-using as many discarded materials as possible is an important component of my work, as I am acutely aware of our heavy ecological footstep on this earth. I call used objects 'found treasures' because that is what they are to me. They provide endless potential to be re-formed into something completely new and unique. My aim is to create pieces that make the viewer reconsider their perception of an ordinary object and thereby reconsider their perspective of beauty.

Born in England, I have lived most of my life in West Africa and The Netherlands, where I currently live and work from my home studio.
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@rosahansonalp.nl
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exhibitions

  • 2020 'Vitamine K' (group), Museum Westerwolde https://hetmow.nl/bericht/exposanten-vitamine-k-bekend
  • 2020 'Monumentaal Usquert' (group), The Netherlands (POSTPONED DUE TO NATIONAL POLICY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS)
  • 2020 Vuur en Vlam (solo), Uithuizen, The Netherlands (POSTPONED DUE TO NATIONAL POLICY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS)
  • 2020 Jubileum Groninger Kroon (group), Pictura, The Netherlands (POSTPONED DUE TO NATIONAL POLICY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS)
  • 2019 Unfashion (collaboration with Mimi Plange), USA
  • 2019 Uit de Kunst in Usquert (group) open studio event (1st Sun every month), Usquert, The Netherlands
  • 2018-19 'GOOD VIBES', Rosa & Peter Hanson-Alp, Maarsingh & van Steijn, The Netherlands
  • ​2018 'Monumentaal Usquert' (group), The Netherlands
  • 2018-20  In-Residence, Camden Passage, London, UK
  • 2017 'West Africa-Groningen Connection' Rosa & Peter Hanson-Alp, O42, Groningen, The Netherlands
  • 2017 'Autumn Exhibition' (group), Gallery Den Andel, The Netherlands
  • 2016 'Monumentaal Usquert' (group), The Netherlands
  • member of the Groninger Kroon artist association
  • member of the Uit de Kunst in Usquert artists group hosting monthly open studio exhibitions
​© Rosa Hanson-Alp
Raadhuisstraat 11, 9988RE Usquert, The Netherlands
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