Kes Lugt

Kes Lugt is currently enrolled in the fine arts department at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague. Departing from personal experiences of non-binary-genderedness, Kes Lugt’s multifaceted practice revolves around embodied manifestations in a contemporary (electronic and bureaucratic) world. By using the playful and humourous as making strategies — placing a bouncy castle inside of a gallery for example — Kes demonstrates the joy and feelings of release that can arise.

With the execution of the silver brooch for the emancipation awards from the Ministry of Culture, Education and Science, Kes’ contribution to the cause shows the perspective of an artist who is engaging in several societal and cultural concepts within the field of art, while broadening the sense of liberation through different forms and ideas.

Guido van der Linden

Guido van der Linden is an artist and designer. Alongside his own practice, he is a workshop instructor and tutor at the Royal Academy of Art, the Hague (KABK). After graduating from the fine arts department, Guido established his own studio where he creates autonomous sculptures and designs for both exhibitions and private collections.

Guido van der Linden designed the boxes for the winners of the emancipation awards. Although his task was to create something to support the brooches, he focused heavily on constructing the boxes, carefully selecting the wood and emphasizing how the purity of wood joints and the material itself can serve as the framework for the brooches. Being part of the team who worked on the design for the OCW awards was a great motivator. As a tutor he finds it important to create environments in which people can grow and thrive, which are often difficult to find in our society. Equality and acceptance are important practices in creating an environment where everyone is valued. Striving for inclusion without losing one’s own values is memorable and should be awarded.

Lara Dautun

Lara Dautun is a graphic designer focused on editorial practices. Currently researching feminist independent publishing, she strives to uncover the emancipatory potentials of such practices and the role design tools can play in the process. Working on this book has been a joy for her, as it has allowed her to build on her personal research and connect with themes, stories, and ideas that inspire her. Through the book’s design, Lara hopes to showcase the collaborative and fluid nature of the creative process, as well as highlight the unique perspectives and ideas of the students involved.