As an interdisciplinary artist, I am fascinated by the relationship between the self and the external world, and the ways in which our perceptions shape our experiences. My work explores the philosophical concepts of solipsism and dualism. Through my art, I aim to challenge the boundaries between the self and the external world, and to create a sense of disconnection and detachment between the two.

By exploring the complex interplay between perception, the mind, and reality, I hope to create a space for reflection and contemplation. My work is a representation of my own internal journey, and a reminder that our perceptions shape the world around us.

As an artist who primarily uses digital forms of art, including photography, 3D, musical composition and new media, I am constantly pushing the boundaries of my practice and experimenting with innovating techniques and approaches to create work that is dynamic, thought-provoking, and impactful.

My art is a reminder of the human experience and of the power of perception to shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. Through my use of digital forms of art, I strive to create a bridge between the digital and physical realms, considering the impact of technology on our perceptions and experiences and to celebrate the power of human experience in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Flora Lemmens is an interdisciplinary artist from Sittard, a small village in the south of the Netherlands. She studied at Maastricht Institute of Arts and is known for her innovative and thought-provoking work.

Flora’s work explores the relationship between perception, the mind and reality, aiming to create a sense of disconnection and detachment. Praised for its emotionally resonant nature, her work has been exhibited in places such as De Meldkamer, Bonnefanten, Liberation Festival Roermond, Musica Sacra Festival, Noorderlicht Photo Festival, Theater aan het Vrijthof and De Domijnen. In 2018 Flora won a CINEKID Media Award for her work.

Flora continues to experiment and push the boundaries of her practice. Her work invites us to reflect on the relationship between the self, the world and reality, and to celebrate the power of the human experience. Through her use of digital art forms, Flora’s work inspires us to consider the impact of technology on our perceptions and experiences and to celebrate the power of human experience in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Education:
2019-2023: Bachelor of Arts, BA – Visual Communications | Photography, MIA, Maastricht, NL
2021-2022: Subsidiary Course – Communication Science, Radboud University, Nijmegen, NL
2021-2022: Honours Programme, Zuyd Premium Programme, The Artist and The Others, NL
2022-2023: Internship at NL12, led by Leo Erken and Frieda Gustavs, Amsterdam, NL
2022-2023: Subsidiary Course – (Art)ificial Intelligence, iArts, MIA, Maastricht, NL
2023-2024: Scholarship Computer Science, CS50x Course, Harvard University

Current Exhibitions:
18 nov t/m 10 dec: ‘Regenerate’, Noorderlicht Photo Festival 2023, Groningen, NL
2023 Sept – 2024 Jan: ‘Bodytalk’,  De Salon, De Domijnen, Sittard, NL

Awards:
2023: Finalist – Henriëtte Hustinx Prize, Edmond Hustinx foundation
2018: Winner of The Golden Hummingbird, CINEKID Media Award, ECP

Solo/Duo Exhibitions:
2022: ‘The Birth of The Netherlands 1572’, with Jac Lemmens, Roermond, NL
2021: ‘Selfless’, Musica Sacra Festival, De Domijnen, Sittard, NL

Group Exhibitions:
2023: ‘The Beginning’, curated by Gladys Zeevaarders, Graduation Show, MIA, Maastricht, NL
2023: ‘Art vs. Technology’, curated by Anniek Mol, Fotofestival Eindhoven, Eindhoven, NL
2023: ‘Spectrum’, (Art)ificial Intelligence, Banka Studios, Maastricht, NL
2022: ‘LFF Expanded’, curated by Ulrich Schrauth, part of internship at NL12, BFI London, ENG
2022 ‘Something Is Not Quite Right’, curated by Ana Sous, de Meldkamer, Maastricht, NL
2022: Young Office – Bonnefanten, Maastricht, NL
2022: Liberation Festival, Roermond, NL
2021: Psyched! (Film) Festival, Heerlen, NL
2021: ‘Ab Imo Pectore’, Visual/Sound Installation, Musica Sacra Festival, Maastricht, NL
2021: ‘The makeable mind’, Noorderlicht Photo Festival, Groningen, NL
2021: ‘Room with our View’, Theater aan het Vrijthof, Maastricht, NL
2018: ‘Art in the grocery store’, De Domijnen, Sittard, NL

Interviews/Publications/Press:
2023: Metropolis M, Eindexamens 2023, ‘Instar’ – Guus van Engelshoven
2022: Radio Lelystad, Maandagavond Salon – Joshua Buijnink
2021: De Limburger, ‘Musica Sacra: Moeder Aarde inspireert tot grootse daden’ – Maurice Wiche
2021: L1 Radio, L1 Cultuurcafé, ‘Selfless’ – Tom Doesborg
2021: De Domijnen, ‘Selfless’ Festivalprelude Musica Sacra Festival – Philip Leussink
2020: Elly Blom poetry bundle 2020
2018: ‘Prize for Instagram Project’, 7Days Youth newspaper – Charlotte Goldhoorn

Brand Collaborations:
2020: Saal Digital, Professional Line Photobook
2018: Saal Digital, Aluminium Print