Welcome to Atelier Awful
We're a gallery and private makerspace in Amsterdam.
Looking for some last minute gifts? Or presents for yourself? Join us December 16th between 12:00 and 18:00 for an Awful Holiday Market! Meet the artists and shop ceramics, prints, original paintings, and more.
Atelier Awful is a creative space located in Amsterdam’s Dappermarkt.
A collaboration between Shannon E. Thomas and Hans Gerwitz, Atelier Awful is a cabinet of curiosities ranging from the visual to the edible. We seek to create and curate events and experiences that bring together old and new, sometimes in contrast and others in harmony.
Aside from published exhibition times, Awful is open by appointment only. Want an invite to our happenings? Join our mailing list.
Want to plan a visit? Get in touch.
Upcoming Events
16 December 2023 / 12:00 – 18:00
An Awful Holiday Market
Join artists Alex, Monika, Hans, and Shannon on Saturday, December 16th between 12:00 and 18:00 for accessible art and one-of-a-kind gifts for friends or yourself.
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Awful Artists
Shannon E. Thomas
Shannon is a figurative artist who likes painting, drawing, and making things out of clay.
Conceptually, she’s fascinated with mythology and technology. Aesthetically, she can’t get enough of the human form, expressive faces, and patterns. Her early work obsessed over archetypes throughout history, religion, and pop culture. Now she looks to the future, exploring the ever evolving relationship between humans and technology.
Hans Gerwitz
Hans is a geek and an artist.
During the day, he's Head of Design at Canonical. When not working, he's enjoys experimenting with new and old technologies. His current obsession is hand-making clay forms that mimic novel production means.
Jeroen de Rooij
Jeroen is a developer and designer who loves food. Not eating food, but creating the most beautiful and tasty dishes you've ever seen.
Using seasonal ingredients, Jeroen loves to bring out the best in each flavor so that even the smallest bite packs the biggest punch.
Past Events
7 October 2023
The First Supper
Chef Jeroen de Rooij wowed and impressed us with an 8-course meal that centered around seasonal vegetables and ended, as all meals should, with chocolate.
30 September 2023
An Awful Opening
Thank you to everyone who attended our Awful Opening. It was a blast to share art, wine, and great conversation with you all.