Teaching / Coaching by Rutger Emmelkamp

Since 2006, I have been teaching art and design on various international art schools and have always considered it an essential part of my art practice.

Art is dialogue and so is education. Working in the midst of the vibrant academy communities allowed me to develop experimental educational tools which are valuable way beyond art academy premises. While guiding young artists towards their graduation and professional careers, I started to understand that it's not all about the quality of the art works they develop. It is actually much more about the attitude that lies at the base of their working.

The artist mindset embedded in a constructive (inner and outer) dialogue is fundamental to a sustainable practice. When artists make skillful work, they develop secondary skills which are often overlooked but which really are crucial tools for society at large. An artist mindset is vital for dealing with uncertainty and the global challenges that we face. Imagination, experimentation and dialogue allow us to re-think and re-shape our lives and the relationships we have with our environment.

I love plunging myself into people's minds and work in order to develop potential, sharpen ideas and break through stagnation. I work with individuals and groups, online, face to face, indoors and on location. I work with anyone with a creative drive and the need to develop things further.

Commisions - Curating - Advisory work

Lectures