Handiedan 'Two Moons' Print Available

Artist: Handiedan
Title: Two Moons
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 42 x 55 cm
Edition: 44
Price: €155

Handiedan is a contemporary Dutch artist known for her intricate mixed-media collages that reimagine the female form through a complex layering process. Based in Amsterdam, she creates work that fuses elements of neo-classical art, Victorian aesthetics, and pin-up culture into a singular, multidimensional style. Her process involves a meticulous assembly of found materials, including vintage stamps, antique sheet music, old currency, and scientific diagrams. By hand-cutting these various components and layering them over one another, she achieves a sculptural depth that transcends the traditional flat surface of a collage.

The central figures in her work are often idealized female silhouettes that evoke the spirit of early twentieth century burlesque and film noir. However, these figures are not merely decorative. They are embedded within a dense ornamental architecture of symbols, such as mandalas and anatomical illustrations, which suggest themes of personal growth and universal interconnectedness. The contrast between the delicate curves of her subjects and the rigid, geometric patterns surrounding them creates a visual tension that defines her aesthetic.

Handiedan often incorporates digital techniques into her initial design phases before transitioning to the physical labor of cutting and pasting. This hybrid approach allows her to manipulate proportions and complex patterns with precision while maintaining the tactile quality of aged paper. Her work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide, where it is celebrated for its technical mastery and its ability to modernize nostalgic imagery. Through her unique decorative language, she continues to explore the timeless allure of the feminine mystique within a modern, fractured framework.