The work of Netherlands-based Dutch artist duo Jiska Hartog & Michiel Henneman centers on transforming everyday objects, whether through placing recognizable objects in new contexts or through giving the objects a twist. Their aim is to make work that is lighthearted and playful and, as such, instantly understandable. The “Are You Nuts” collection comprises an ever-growing number of walnut shells into which the artists carve faces. New characters keep coming, each time slightly different, each nut with its own story and emotion; more recent pieces are supported and enhanced by old family photos. Although most of the works are wearable, Hartog & Henneman’s practice operates between art, design, and jewelry.
