Fieke de Roij

Born: 1962

Hometown: Utrecht

Based in: Utrecht

Fieke de Roij, stone sculptor, based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

My sculptures are clear and abstract. They are created intuitively, by combining shapes and materials. While working I searche for simplicity, tension and balance. The sculptures evoke an atmosphere or association and give room for individual interpretation.
I uses a form language that is universally recognizable and appreciated worldwide. You can find my work in private collections across many countries.

Background:
After years of working with all kind of materials, in 1994 I discovered stone sculpting. From that moment my choice was made. With the start of my company ‘Werk in Steen’ in 2005, I wanted to further professionalize my working as a sculpture and create a place to convey my love for the profession.
Since 2007 I organize classes stone sculpting in my studio in Utrecht city. And also summer courses on locations in The Netherlands, Germany and France.
In 2019 I celebrate my 25 years of stone sculpting and the many years of teaching.

Education:
College of Education Utrecht, teacher training Textile and Crafts (1982-1988)
Academy for Visual Arts The Hague (1995-2000)

Fieke de Roij In The Studio

More About Fieke de Roij

Question Icon What inspires you?

The stone itself is my source of inspiration. That’s were it all starts.

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

My sculptures are clear and abstract. They arise intuitively, by combining forms and materials. While working I am constantly in search for simplicity and balance. The traces of the making process remain visible.

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Abstract sculptures, handcarved in stone.

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

Hammer and chisel. And my imagination and perseverance.

Question Icon What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

There are always new things to learn.

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

Inspiration is everywhere. For me, it starts wiht the material.

Collections Featuring Fieke de Roij

6 Collections

Beyond Tradition

29 Artists, 32 Products

Last updated: February 5, 2025

Transformative Contemporary Sculptors

49 Artists, 51 Products

Last updated: October 20, 2022

New In Artworks: June 2022

73 Artists, 102 Products

Last updated: June 9, 2022

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Articles Featuring Fieke de Roij

2 Articles

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February 23, 2021

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June 06, 2019

Credentials

Education

College of Education Utrecht, teacher training Textile and Crafts (1982-1988)

Netherlands, 1988

Exhibitions

Licht op Steen, HazArt Soest

Netherlands, 2019

Steen DUS, Cityhall Utrecht

Netherlands, 2019

In Weer en Wind, Galerie Ton, Rucphen

Netherlands, 2019

Ritme, Galerie Sille Oudewater

Netherlands, 2018

Gesprek met een Steen, Mietair Beers

Netherlands, 2017

Press

Art Guide The Netherlands

2021

kM Magazine 120 - issue 'Stone'

2021

Filmverslag beeldhouwsymposium

2019

Symposium 'Licht op Steen'

2019

NPO Tv-programma 'Ouders uit de kast'

2018

Gesprek met een Steen

2017

Kunstroute Utrecht West

2014

Sekimori Ishi Modern

2013