Artists

Pépé Grégoire, a sculptor and former resident of our beautiful villa, is renowned for his work in bronze, where he explores themes such as human profiles and the connection of arms and legs. His work, inspired by archaeological finds, abstracts forms to their essence. Grégoire has created monumental pieces for public spaces and was awarded the Singer Prize in 2020 for his body of work. He studied at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunst in Amsterdam and worked in Rome and Florence. His work is included in collections such as those of the Municipality of Laren and the Dutch Royal Family. Visit Villa Arte and discover his work.

Eja Siepman van den Berg is a sculptor renowned for her figurative abstraction, focusing primarily on the female nude form. Her works, typically crafted in marble or bronze, display studied poses with subtle details and minimalist expression. She has received numerous awards, including the Prix de Rome (1967) and the Wilhelmina Ring (2017). Her work is featured in major Dutch museums and collections. Siepman van den Berg has exhibited at events such as TEFAF and PAN Amsterdam and has had exhibitions at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Museum Beelden aan Zee.

Scarlett Hooft Graafland creates temporary sculptures and performances in remote areas, with the photographs she takes serving as the final result. She works analog and without digital editing. Her work showcases playful interventions in nature, often in collaboration with local communities, in locations such as Bolivia and the Canadian Arctic. Hooft Graafland has exhibited in museums such as Fotografiska Stockholm and the Museum of Photography Seoul. She studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and earned a Master's degree in Sculpture from Parsons School of Design in New York.

Daan den Houter, a Rotterdam-based artist, works across multiple disciplines and is known for conceptual pieces such as melting paintings and the 'Overschilderschilderij,' involving 161 painters. His recent stripes paintings are vibrant works that engage perception and the mind. Den Houter studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and Cognitive Artificial Intelligence at Utrecht University. His work is exhibited internationally, including at the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum and the Kunsthal in Rotterdam.

Richard Hudson, born in England, is a self-taught sculptor who creates organic, polished sculptures inspired by nature and artists like Henry Moore. His work, ranging from miniature to monumental, can be found in collections worldwide, including MOMA NY and the Sir Elton John collection. Hudson's recent work 'Tear,' made of mirrored steel, has been exhibited at locations including Madison Square Gardens and London City. Hudson lives and works in London and has exhibited at events such as Art Basel and TEFAF.

Vincent Mock is an Amsterdam-based artist whose work focuses on environmental conservation. His sculptures, often depicting endangered species in life-size or large-scale forms, reflect his concern for the natural world. With pieces like a beaded rhino skull or a giant plankton sculpture, Mock challenges viewers to contemplate our connection with nature. A self-taught artist working from his studio in Amsterdam, his art is included in international collections.

René Rikkelman is an Amsterdam-based artist known for his stylised figures and portraits, often with an Asian influence. His sculptures, crafted from bronze or plastic and finished in his studio, exude a sense of inner peace. Rikkelman's work is found in numerous private collections and reflects his extensive travels and experiences.

Jaap Cok is a sculptor known for his spiritually and symbolically themed works. His sculpture "De Nieuwe Mens," crafted from Springstone and Carrara marble, was gifted to Villa Arte due to a longstanding friendship with the owner. Cok studied at the Vrije Academie in Amsterdam and the Gooise Academie in Laren, and his work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions.