Joeri Ista, Roosendaal 1999. Multidisciplinary artist based in Breda.

As an artist, I work with various media to portray stories that are close to me. The viewer is invited into the world full of uncertainty, processing trauma and manifestation.

My works are mainly based on the space around me. This environment and the feelings that accompany all the stimuli and inspirations of contemporary life. Such as dealing with childhood trauma, uncertainty about housing and manifestation are often bundled into surrealist pencil works varying from small to large, ceramic sculptures and written text. These often arise from collections of photos, thoughts and archive material that are bundled into a whole. Here I like to play with the fragmentary aspect by distorting the whole, adding or removing parts to showcase my perception of figuring out life.

In addition to my autonomous work practice, I am also part of the co-founded art collective Coheisa, ‘’cohesion through chaos’’. With a group of four artists, we together explore the nightlife by integrating performances and installation works. But we are also active in creating more solidarity by seeking collaborations with authorities and co creators. Within the group I mainly function as an illustrator and disc jockey where I apply my love for the energetic house movement from the 90s in uplifting sets.

Contact
@joeriista
joeriista@gmail.com