Winneke De Groot + Felix Van Dam 'Ortiz Sardinas' Print Available

Artist: Winneke De Groot + Felix Van Dam
Title: Ortiz Sardinas
Medium: Multi Color Risograph Print
Size: 30 x 40 cm
Edition: UNSURE
Prices: €50

 

Hailing from Utrecht in the Netherlands, Winneke De Groot and Felix Van Dam are the visionary creative force behind the acclaimed studio We Are Out of Office. The duo first began their artistic focus while studying Graphic Design at the School of the Arts Utrecht (HKU), where they shared a mutual discovery and passion for screen printing. This early fascination led to the establishment of a makeshift print workshop in a student bedroom, laying the foundation for their distinct DIY ethos. Their professional collaboration solidified during a transformative journey to New York, where they initiated a project designing and printing posters for local businesses in exchange for food and essentials, a concept that officially birthed the We Are Out of Office name. Today, they operate from an idyllic artist community situated in an old cherry orchard, producing a vibrant body of work that resonates deeply with the limited edition art print and poster collector community.

Significant accomplishments for We Are Out Of Office include their successful artistic residencies in both Japan and America, which have heavily influenced their recent aesthetic explorations. Their portfolio is characterized by bold, colorful depictions of mundane objects and packaging collected during their global travels. Collectors often seek out their famous pieces such as the Panasonic Airconditioner risograph print and the Japanese Can of Milky Tea print, which showcase their ability to elevate everyday items into striking graphic art. Other notable works include their series of Packaging Prints and specialized kinetic sculptures that bring their two dimensional designs into a physical space.

The duo maintains an active presence in the international gallery circuit with recent and upcoming exhibitions. They recently presented a solo exhibition titled Souvenirs at the Heartware Store and Gallery in Singapore, which featured handmade machines and limited edition risograph cards. Additionally, their work has been showcased at De Galerie Rotterdam in the exhibition Inspired by Japan, where they debuted a series of large scale paintings including the piece Books. Their participation in the Wonderful World of We Are Out of Office at KEVN (Kelderman en van Noort) in Eindhoven further highlights their standing as influential figures in modern graphic art and printmaking. By blending traditional screen printing with modern risography, they continue to produce highly collectible posters that capture the joyful essence of ordinary life.