Doors open at 19:15.
About the artists
Lamiae El Hajjaji
Lamiae El Hajjaji is a visual artist specializing in graphic design, illustration, and animation. Driven by a passion for transcending language barriers, she crafts impactful stories through layered storytelling, incorporating symbolism and hidden details. Lamiae runs a visual storytelling agency named LAMEIAE where she works on a variety of projects with tailored teams of freelancers.
Kristel Anna Frich and Denise Admiraal from Arthood Collective
Arthood Collective is a creative platform founded in 2016 with the focus on bringing like-minded people and creatives together to connect, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. Over the years, the collective has shifted its focus toward socially engaged topics centered around mental well-being, such as; loneliness, individualism, and identity. Together with its growing community and 13 multidisciplinary team-members, Arthood explores the role of creativity, empathy, and vulnerability in addressing these topics through various art projects.
Jeffrey Heiligers
Jeffrey Heiligers is the founder of The Future Prospects Lab and 1m2 Collective, where he uses design as a tool to help businesses and institutions rethink their strategies and develop innovative solutions—ones that are both grounded in reality and open to the visionary.
A central thread in his practice is democratising the process—making sure that design is not just something done for people, but with them. Through an inclusive, collaborative approach, he works to make innovation more open, participatory, and accessible to all.
With a background in mechanical engineering and industrial design, Jeffrey brings a systems-thinking approach to his work. He has a sharp eye for identifying flaws in existing structures, uncovering assumptions, and reframing challenges—bridging analytical insight with creative exploration to unlock new ways of thinking.
Rosa Smits
My participatory art practice celebrates the connective power of weaving by inviting others to join in with their hands, voices, and creativity. In a screen-driven, mass-produced world, I aim to revive the beauty of handmade craft and inspire a shift toward being, well-being, and togetherness over having.
