The spirit of a place or a moment is the start of Hanny Heetmans’ art projects. She takes photographs intuitively and explores the pure essence of it. She creates alternative realities by adding new dimensions through visual effects and drawings. Her great analytical and photographic skills and empathy prompt these photo images.

Explore and discover the world beyond its boundaries, wether it be physical or mental. Art opens your eyes and heart”

Hanny finds inspiration from her multicultural life experiences (from Rotterdam and Wageningen to Kenia and Indonesia). She is inspired by both city and landscape environments. And creates unique and fascinating works characterised by a meaningful and serene atmosphere with a refined quality. Her work is regarded as of a ‘mysterious beauty’.
Hanny loves to communicate about art and share her knowledge and understanding. She assists people with exploring and discovering the great value of art in workshops and personal consults.

 

Biography

Hanny Heetman 1954, Rotterdam

 

Art-education

2023

Japanese art- and culture history

2019

Training Art Based Learning + Visual thinking Strategy

2017 - 19

Masterclass Amsterdam Centre for Photography

2006

Fotovakschool Apeldoorn

2004 - now

Training applied art techniques

1980

MSc. Landscape Planning (cum laude), Wageningen University

Study trips + residencies 

Surinam, BerlinJapan, Oman, Parijs, New York, Indonesia, Kenya, Egypt   

Membership art-associations

Pulchri Studio, Den Haag + Arti et Amicitiae, Amsterdam                                                           

Exhibitions + lectures

2025

- Voorjaarssalon Pulchri Studio (group), Den Haag                                     

- Meet the artist |  EAST ASIAN METAMORPHOSIS, Arnhem 

Workshop | Art Based Learning in Stedelijk Museum Schiedam                

- New members exhibition Pulchri Studio (group), den Haag                  

2024

- EAST ASIAN METAMORPHOSIS (solo), Arnhem

- Herfstsalon Pulchri Studio (group), Den Haag 

- Study trip Surinam 

- NEW REALITY #3 (solo) + meet the artist, Arnhem

2023-2022

- Study trip Berlin

- NEW REALITY #2 (solo) + meet the artist,  Huis Kernhem, Ede 

- Launching art cahiers 01 | dreamscapes + 02 | beyond the image 

- Workshop | Art Based Learning in EICAS Museum - Deventer 

- Lecture 100 yrs. Fotocollectief 'de Zutphense', Henri Polak Museum 

- FAVORITES (group show), Visserhallen, IJmuiden  

- Fair Art@deTransformatie 

- Exhibition - de Boderuimte (solo), Arnhem   

2022-2020

 

2020-2017 

- Publication art cahiers 

- Private assignments                                                                              

- Kunstkamer - Franeker (group show)

- Photography and interior design | Monument Molen de Kroon

- NEW WORK (solo)+ lecture - City-society,  Arnhem 

- International Art Fair Huntenkunst Ulft 

- NEW REALITY #1 (duo) Gallery Niek Waterbolk,Utrecht                    

2017-2010

 

 

- Kunstmuseum (group show), Den Haag 

- Fair Art@deTransformatie, Arnhem  

- INTERVISION (duo) + lecture - Kerkje van Persingen 

- Pullitzer Art Gallery, Amsterdam 

- MEMORIES OF ASIA (solo), Gelderse Vallei ZH, Ede 

- Red Dot exhibition Studio JoostH (duo), Amsterdam 

- Art Fair Arnhem

- Photografic design for companies EERA + GZ

- ARTGROUP 8 (group show), Ede                                                                     

2010-2005

- Architectuur STUDIOOS - groupshow, Rotterdam                                         

- Designproject | Kiosk Steile Tuin Sonsbeekpark, Arnhem 

- 25 Photo portrets | KIND + HOND, Theatre De Plaats, Arnhem                               

- Opening speech - Exhibition | MEESTERWERK KWA, Arnhem  

- LOST IN TIME (solo) + lecture Galerie Halte de Engel, Rheden 

- Memories of Asia, installation public space,Arnhem 

- Gelderse Beeldend Kunstenaars GBK Showroom

- Presentation - Kunstnacht ArtEZ, Arnhem 

- ANDER WERK (group show) - Wageningen University and Research Centre 

- Photographics for Art Collection of Ziekenhuis Rijnstate - Arnhem

- Photography assignment + publication, de Braamberg, GGZ - Arnhem                                                             

Other functions

2019-now

- Facilitator workshops Art Based Learning + Visual Thinking Strategy 

2018-now

- Chairman of the board | Theatre Company 'Rood Mos'

2018

- Interior design | Nationaal Monument Molen de Kroon, Arnhem   

- Project | Kiosk Steile Tuin, ArtEZArnhem                          

2012-2015

- Organisation Artfestivals a.o. Kunst in de Kamer, Modebiennale Anhem

2010-2018

- Art + interior consult for Individuals and companies

2010-now

- Consultant Urban and Landscape planning, Gelders Genootschap

2009-18

- ChairmanTheatre Company 'de Plaats' Arnhem

2000-now

- Consultant Landscape | Art cityparks, Arnhem

1999-2010

- Consultant Urban and Landscape Planning, city of Arnhem

1997-1999

- Director International Congres Sonsbeekpark 100 yrs.

1990-1997

- University lecturer | Landscape Planning Wageningen University

1985-1990

- Consultant Landscape Planning DHV, Indonesia

1982-1984

- Consultant Remote Sensing-techniques, Kenya

1980-1982

- Consultant Landscape Planning, Egypt