Join us for the first ever Awful Holiday Market
Saturday December 16, 12:00 – 18:00
Commelinstraat 338, just off the Dappermarkt
It's the holidays! Whether you're looking for something small for a friend or something big for yourself, we've got you covered. Four artists – Monika, Alex, Shannon, and Hans will all be selling painting, ceramics, prints and more. Stop by. Grab a glühwein, and treat yourself to some truly unique holiday finds.
Meet the Artists
Alex Covert
In her own words, Alex is a self-taught painter, performer, and workshop facilitator originally from the United States and currently based in Amsterdam. Her current creative focus is on the intersection of painting and performance. Her work explores the power of vulnerability as she attempts to shed her conditioned layers to discover her authentic self.
Monika Kwiat
Meet Monika Kwiat! Monika is a multi-media artist whose work is highly personal, capturing her emotions and lived experience through photography, painting, printmaking, and more. The balance between chaos and harmony is clear in the reality-challenging colors and textures prevalent throughout her work.
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.
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.