WINWIN by Hester Oerlemans. Winner of the Wilhelminaring 2025

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Hester Oerlemans

WINWIN showcases work from Oerlemans’ career, including new iterations of earlier pieces, recent sculptures, and unrealised projects for the public space.  The exhibition title refers both to winning the Wilhelminaring and to the idea of mirroring, suggested by the repetition of the word. In her artistic practice, Oerlemans reflects and reframes the work of others, a strategy echoed in the exhibition display and title. 

The jury for the 2025 Wilhelminaring award praises Oerlemans for her versatile, playful and socially engaged practice. In its report the jury states: “Oerlemans’ multifaceted and colourful oeuvre is humorous, poetic and critically engaged – always surprising and deeply connected to society. Her work demonstrates a sharp eye for her surroundings. A truly deserving laureate of the Wilhelminaring 2025.”


Opening Reception on Sunday 10 May at 2.30 pm by CODA director Carin Reinders, Wilhelminaring Foundation board member Peke Hofman and Hester Oerlemans.