Ina Fekken - work in paper
Art on the cutting edge...
Intro
In 1992 I graduated as an autonomous visual artist from the Minerva Academy in Groningen. Prior to this study, I completed a degree in environmental science at the Higher Agricultural School. This has determined the underlying theme in my work. The inescapable influence that humans have on nature/environment is my central motif. Nowadays I work almost exclusively in the material paper.
Pictura Winter Salon 2026 | January 24 to March 15
Nearly thirty artists were selected to participate in the Winter Salon, primarily from the Northern Netherlands.
I bring the installation: Beware of Collapse!
The work consists of laser-engraved boxes featuring natural motifs. Flora, fauna, and soil are depicted. The installation was previously on display in other formats, including at the MOW Museum (2023), Kunst aan de Vaart (2024), and during Kunst aan Huis (2025). The meaning and form of the installation changes in response to the existing interior.
Pictura
Sint Walburgstraat 1
9712 HX Groningen
The Netherlands
Arts center K38 presents "Power of Paper" | February 7 to March 8
The exhibition participants are: Ferry Staverman, Lisette Durenkamp, Elsa Visser, Ria van Krieken, Astrid Vlasman, Ingrid Fischer, and myself (Ina Fekken).
I will be showcasing small and large dioramas. These are hand- or laser-cut and based on forms from nature. The focus will be on works related to water. Just like paper, they are simultaneously fragile and powerful.
K38 Arts Centre
Kanaalstraat 38
Roden
Open: Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Admission is €3.
Jute, plastic, and what remains. | May 2-24 | Gallery Gewaagd
The first joint exhibition of the FiL Art Collective
An exhibition about value, transience, and texture by the FiL Art Collective at (formerly) Gewaagd, Gallery in Hornhuizen (the Netherlands).
Flos explores the beauty of contrast, a dialogue between honest, natural jute and the colorful, cheap plastics of our throwaway culture.
Ina explores the diversity of sustainable packaging materials, with jute and paper playing the leading roles.
A jute performance is in the works.
Léa is an authority on silk. She takes on the challenge of creating an artistic image with jute and silk materials.
You are welcome at the opening: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Doors open at 3:00 PM, with snacks and drinks.
Gewaagd Gallery | Dijksterweg 2 | 9978 TB Hornhuizen
Open: May 2nd to 24th, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
One of the artists is always present to explain the work.
Coffee, tea, and cake are available (while supplies last).
Exhibition Art Centre Silkeborg "Impressions of Nature: Paper as Memory"
IAPMA is organizing the IAPMA Paper Art Biennale 2026 at Art Centre Silkeborg Bad.
I am participating with a triptych in paper, entitled: HOME, LOVE, WAR
One of the works is shown above. The other photo is from the work in situ.
"Impressions of Nature: Paper as Memory"
February 7, 2026 — May 25, 2026
Art collective FiL | Original in triplicate
Flos Pol, Ina Fekken and Lea Laarakker form together art collective FiL.
We find each other in common starting points, we differ in material and working method.
If you would like to host a FiL exhibition, please contact Lea.
Assignment "Fabric" completed
In 2024 on November 20, the artwork "fabric" was presented to Kees Vendrik, chairman of the National Climate Platform, at the DeTopvanOnderop.
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