For the Prix de Rome, Fiona Lutjenhuis has created a cosmic installation centred on the doll’s house from her childhood. Through a series of paintings, she tells the story of a snail called (St)Eve. Although the snail already carries a house on its back, we follow its search for a true home. Lutjenhuis invites the audience on a magical journey into the doll’s house.
The jury on Fiona Lutjenhuis
The jury notes that Fiona Lutjenhuis, through her imaginative and singular oeuvre, achieves a compelling and multifaceted presentation. The artist layers autobiographical events in a kaleidoscopic composition. Her paintings demonstrate impressive artisanry, while the work exudes a sense of freedom and ease.