ArtiShock: visual storytelling
Telling stories without words
- Date
- 13 June 2025
- Time
- 18:00 -20:00
- Location
- BG 3
- Room
- BG3 (ground floor)
In academia, we’re used to telling stories with words. This workshop invites you to let go of language and explore the power of visual storytelling.
In this dynamic workshop, visual artist and storyteller Anaïs López will take you on a journey through the art of storytelling, using some of her recent projects as a guide. From the streets of Amsterdam to the temples of Japan, she’ll lead you through the creative process and share the essential ingredients needed to craft a compelling narrative.
As you travel through her work, you’ll learn to see the world with fresh eyes and discover new ways to tell your own story.
Participants will have the opportunity to briefly present their project (max. 3-minute pitch). Using a storytelling model, the group will then spend 15 minutes helping to further develop each project.
Please note: if you'd like to pitch your project, come prepared with a short 3-minute presentation.
The workshop is free and takes place at VOX-POP from 18:00 to 20:00. Registration is required.
Anaïs López (b. 1981) is a visual artist and storyteller known for her long-term multimedia projects that blend fiction and documentary. Through photography, film, and text, she creates layered narratives that at first glance seem mythical, but ultimately reveal deep truths about the world we live in. Her groundbreaking approach has earned her a reputation as a pioneer in her field.
Her acclaimed project The Migrant was nominated for a Golden Calf at the Netherlands Film Festival and won both the Dutch Directors Guild Award for Best Digital Storytelling and a Zilveren Camera for Best Storytelling. López’s work has been exhibited in museums and festivals worldwide.
