Koen Wilgehof-Sodaar
From a young age, Koen was captivated by the world of art. He educated himself by visiting museums, galleries, the concert hall or a theatre, sometimes even during school hours. It shaped his view of the world and propelled his desire to tell stories through images. The courage to venture off the beaten path is clearly expressed in his work, which does not show a linear progression in style and development.
The final result does not arise from the use of specific materials or implementation of certain techniques. Rather, it is the other way around: stories, emotions and experiences force one to imagine, which in turn leads to the choice of the suitable form. This results in a diverse body of work, which includes paintings and objects.
Koen’s work has been included in both corporate and private collections and has been enthusiastically received by a broad audience.

Sharing stories
In addition to their autonomous work, Dees and Koen create performances, audiovisual and spatial installations. They choose various forms and easily make cross-overs.
Dees and Koen primarily consider themselves as story collectors and storytellers. They work from their office for creative communication: Wilgehof+Sodaar. They also collaborate closely in art.
They explore the interplay between dreams, desires, ideals, and reality in various ways. Their aim is not to judge but to make their audience stop and think about topics that affect everyone. Their artworks are based on recognizable themes such as loneliness, happiness, diversity, and connection. They want their work to inspire more engagement in a fast-changing society.

Dees Wilgehof-Sodaar
From a young age, Dees has been fascinated by stories. Even during her psychology studies, it became clear that her passion lies in telling her own stories and those of others.
Dees delved into the oral tradition of storytelling during her time in the United States. After completing the Writer’s Academy with a specialization in storytelling, she now has a wealth of information at her disposal.
Dees shares humorous and self-deprecating stories about events from her everyday life in unexpected perspectives on her book namen noemen (which translates to “naming names”). Through dozens of relatable and occasionally awkward tales, she invites readers into her own chaotic world.
expositions
2021 LIJNEN / duo-exposition / Den Dolder
2019 BEEKK IN BEELD / exposition / Bilthoven
2019 OPEN MONUMENTENDAG / exposition / Den Dolder
2019 PINK-STER / exposition / Den Dolder
2019 EENZAAMHEID BIJ OUDEREN / audiovisuele + ruimtelijke installatie / Den Dolder
2019 KOM ONDER MIJN VLEUGEL / community art / Den Dolder
2018 CONCRE(E)T(E) / performance / Den Dolder
2018 CONCRE(E)T(E) / performance / Zeist
2018 SOLO / solo expositie Slot Zeist / Zeist
2017 HEMEL OP AARDE / community art / Den Dolder
2017 NICHTRICHTERGER / solo expositie , Slot Zeist / Zeist
2017 GELUKSZOEKERS / audio-visuele installatie / Buren
2017 KRACHT VAN ONMACHT / solo expositie / Buren
2017 '62 / expositie / Zeist
2016 BEEKK IN BEELD / expositie / De Bilt
2016 EENZAAMHEID BIJ OUDEREN / audiovisuele + ruimtelijke installatie / Zeist
2016 KOM ONDER MIJN VLEUGEL / community art project / Zeist
2016 GALERIE KORTOM / Zeist
2016 EENZAAMHEID BIJ OUDEREN / audiovisuele + ruimtelijke installatie / Utrecht
2015 GELUKSZOEKERS / audiovisuele installatie / Maastricht
2015 GRENZEN VAN ELASTIEK / expositie (curator) / Maastricht
2015 ART SQUARE MUSEUMPLEIN / expositie / Amsterdam
2015 HET LICHTRUIM / expositie / De Bilt
2015 KOM ONDER MIJN VLEUGEL / community art project / Zeist
2015 HAY FEVER / community art project / Zeist
2015 ART SQUARE MUSEUMPLEIN / expositie / Amsterdam
2015 WESTERGASFABRIEK / expositie / Amsterdam
2014 WESTERGASFABRIEK / expositie / Amsterdam
2014 ART=MOTION / community art project opening Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg / Soesterberg
2014 ART=MOTION / community art project Duurzame Dagen / Zeist
2014 MAKING ART / solo expositie Sociaal-Economische Raad / Den Haag
2013 ANNUAL DUTCH ART FAIR / expositie / Amsterdam
2013 CROSSROADS / solo expositie / Zeist
2012 ART AMSTERDAM / groepsexpositie Oude Kerk / Amsterdam
2012 ANNUAL DUTCH ART FAIR / expositie / Amsterdam
2014 GALERIE ROZENSTRAAT / doorlopende solo expositie / Zeist
2013 GALERIE ROZENSTRAAT / doorlopende solo expositie / Zeist
2012 GALERIE ROZENSTRAAT / doorlopende solo expositie / Zeist
2011 GALERIE ROZENSTRAAT / doorlopende solo expositie / Zeist
2010 GALERIE ROZENSTRAAT / doorlopende solo expositie / Zeist