Hedy Tjin is an Amsterdam-based illustration designer. Since graduating from the Academy of Arts in Utrecht, her work has developed a trademark recognisability. Whether it’s murals, textile prints, illustrated books or a newspaper cover, Hedy is known for diverse expressions where her signature form stays constant; powerful colours expressing topics of societal value. Driven by a desire to use her work as a vehicle for inclusivity and openness, her vivid and radiant visuals aim to invite the audience to explore complex subjects in an inviting and new way. Combining an aesthetic that’s alluring yet also highlighting important underlying messages is the ultimate goal to her. The influence of cultural and ethnic issues is very much at the core of Hedy’s work, bearing strong references to the times spent in her fatherland Suriname.
Please feel free to contact:
mail: tjinhedy@gmail.com
BOOKS
- 151 Boeken, 2023, written by Pim Lammers, buy here
- Manie Schaafijs, 2023, written by Zindzi Zevenbergen, buy here
- Mondi, 2022, written by Milouska Meulens, buy here
- Op de rug van Bigi Kayman, 2021, written by Henna Goudzand Nahar, buy here
- Lennox en de Gouden Sikkel, 2021, written by Zindzi Zevenbergen, illustrated with Brian Elstak, buy here
- Sala & Monk Ons Samen, 2020, written by Neske Beks, buy here
PRIZES
- Jenny Smelik-Ibby Prijs 2024, ‘Manie Schaafijs’
- Thea Beckmanprijs 2024, ‘Manie Schaafijs’
- Zilveren Penseel 2024, illustrations ‘151 Boeken’, penseeljury
- Longlist De Boon Literatuurprijs, ‘Manie Schaafijs, 2023
- Best Verzorgde Boeken, selection 2023, ‘Manie Schaafijs’
- Jenny Smelik-Ibby Prijs 2022, Eervolle Vermelding, ‘Op de rug van Bigi Kayman’
- Best Verzorgde Boeken, selection 2022, ‘Op de rug van Bigi Kayman’
- Zilveren Penseel 2022, illustrations ‘Op de rug van Bigi Kayman’, penseeljury ( and Bronzen Griffel )
- Zilveren Penseel 2022, illustrations together with Brian Elstak, ‘Lennox & de Gouden Sikkel’, penseeljury ( and Zilveren Griffel )
- Shortlist De Boon Literatuurprijs, ‘Lennox & de Gouden Sikkel’, 2022
- Bronze Lamp, Craft Illustration, Dutch Creativity Awards 2021 ADCN, Wake up Walls, mural project
- Vlag en Wimpel 2021, illustrations ‘Sala & Monk Ons Samen’, penseeljury
CLIENTS (selection)
Lowlands, Groninger Museum, Gemeente Amsterdam, Museum Lakenhal, Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Vans, WeTransfer, De Volkskrant, Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, VICE, Arriva, Amsterdam Museum, Rembrandthuis, The Black Archives, Canon van Nederland, Amnesty International, Stichting Groninger Kerken, Trouw, Het Parool, ASN Bank, Illustratie Biennale, Cineville, Anne Frank Stichting, Theaterkant, Winq, Urban Myth, OBA, VPRO gids, Bijlmerbios, Viva magazine, Stichting Democratie & Media, Parbo Suriname, Carifesta Suriname, Parbode Suriname
EXHIBITIONS
- A Better Place, Kinderbiënnale, Groninger Museum, 9 march – 3 november 2024, group/solo
- The future is equal, Young Collectors Circle, Amsterdam Art Capital C, 9 may – 12 sept 2024, group
- UNFAIR, Gashouder Amsterdam, 2023, group
- Bij Brian Thuis, WG Kunst Amsterdam, 2023, group
- Groupshow, Pre reserved Studio C Amsterdam, 2023, group
- Het Kleurenpalet van Hedy Tjin, Oostelijk Meterhuis Westergas, 2022, solo
- Tussen Gaasp & Gracht, Museum van Loon, 2022, group
- Bitterzoet Erfgoed, Akerk Groningen, 2022, group
- An Assembly of Years in the Arts, Ballon Rouge Brussels, Wilde Zee Antwerp, 2022, group
- L.O.B.I. Arcade, Oscam Amsterdam, 2021, group
- Off Grid – Illustratie Biennale, Galerie Kruis-weg 68 Haarlem, 2021, group
- Van Wie Is De Wereld, De Fundatie Zwolle, 2021, group
- Surinamese in the Netherlands: 100 years of emancipation and struggle, The Black Archives Amsterdam, 2021, group
- Soft Art, Loods 6/SBK Amsterdam, 2020, group
- HIER. Zwart in Rembrandts tijd, Het Rembrandthuis Amsterdam, 2020, group
- Royal Award of Modern Painting, Royal Palace Amsterdam, 2019, group
- Onze Tori, The Black Archives Amsterdam 2018, group
- Full Color, Pakhuis de Zwijger Amsterdam, 2013, solo
- In & Out, MC Amsterdam, 2011, duo (with Bruce TMC)
- SOIL, Oppercleas Rotterdam, 2011, duo (with Charlotte Apers)
- Gouden Bergen, Smart Projectspace Amsterdam, 2009, group
- Gouden Bergen, Dek 22 Rotterdam, 2009, group
- Doortje Draait Door, Smalle Haven Eindhoven, 2008, group
OTHER
- Jury, Craft Dutch Creativity Awards ADCN, 2021, 2022
- Jury, Stadstekenaar Rotterdam, 2020 – 2023
- Jury, Beeldmakers Parool X Van de Jong, 2022
- Consultant, AFK, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst, 2021 – 2022