A perfect curve, without dint or sharp bend. A perfectly smooth surface. A perfect balance in colours and patterns of the glaze. This is what artist Simon Hof (1967, Germany) aspires at all times. No symmetry, because a totally symmetrical form lacks tension. |
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Education:
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2021
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Thomas Konscholke
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Höhr-Grenzhausen, DE
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2019
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Simcha Even-Chen
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Rehovot, IL
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2018
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Kate and Will Jacobson
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Hawaii, USA
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2015
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Alberto Bustos
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Valladolid, ES
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2009-2015
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Georg Krüger
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Eguelshardt, FR
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2008 |
Heide Nonnenmacher |
Nattheim, DE |
2001-2002 |
Young Jae Lee, Keramische Werkstatt Margaretenhöhe |
Essen, DE |
1992-1997 |
Master in Grafik-Design, University of Applied Sciences |
Mannheim, DE |
Shows: |
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2023
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Galerie Muiden, Muiden (NL)
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groep exhibition
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2021
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Fort Maarsseveen, Maarsseveen (NL)
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solo exhibition (installation)
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2021
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Wilke Atelier, Bremerhaven (DE)
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solo exhibition during residence
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2020-2022
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Skulpturenpark Rees (DE)
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group exhibition
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2020
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Sculpturenpark, Tuin De Lage Oorsprong, Oosterbeek (NL)
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group exhibition
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2019
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Kunstschouw, Schouwen-Duiveland (NL)
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group exhibition
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2018
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Künstlerbahnhof Ebernburg, Bad Münster am Stein (DE)
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solo exhibition during residence
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2017
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Museum of Bags & Purses, Amsterdam (NL)
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exhibition in permanent collection
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2016
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Speyer (DE)
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solo exhibition
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2015
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International Ceramic Biennale, Haacht (BE)
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group exhibition
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2015
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Contemporary Art Ruhr Essen (DE)
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artfair
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2013
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International Ceramic Biennale, Haacht (BE)
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group exhibition
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2013
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Kunstverein Wörth (DE)
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group exhibition
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2012
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Zehnthaus Jockgrim (DE)
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group exhibition
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2012
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Galerie De Groene Poort, Middenbeemster (NL)
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group exhibition
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2012
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Galerie MooiMan, Groningen (NL)
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group exhibition
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2011
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Amstelpark, Amsterdam (NL)
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exhibition with painter G. Houweling
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2010
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Kunstverein Lampertheim (DE)
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exhibition with painter K. Germeyer-Kihm
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2010
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Speyer (DE)
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exhibition with painter S. Schmitt
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2010
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Kunstverein Lingenfeld (DE)
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group exhibition
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2009
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Kunstverein Wörth (DE)
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group exhibition
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2007
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Gemeinde Römerberg (DE)
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solo-echibition
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Fundings: |
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2023 |
International Ceramic Symposium, Innsbruck Tirol (IKSIT) |
Innsbruck, A |
2022 |
Artist in Residence, Künstlerstadt Kalbe |
Kalbe, DE |
2021 |
Artist in Residence, Atelier Wilke |
Bremerhaven, DE |
2018 |
Artist in Residence, Künstlerbahnhof Ebernburg |
Bad Kreuznach, DE |
Simon Hofs work is included in several private as well as organisations collections. |