Ate Von Hes is a visual artist whose work is generated by spontaneous inventions and associations that arise from things that catch his eye. He translates these as directly as possible into images, collages, drawings, videos, audio or texts. His working method is a systematic, context-related search for an unexpected logic, in which play and humor play a central role. Von Hes knows how to bring together the everyday and the absurd, so that art is not only surprising, but also invites reflection.

Found Family Cry For Help 

In a world where chaos and misunderstanding seem to increasingly take over, there is more need than ever for symbols of connection, understanding and hope.

Found Family is exactly that: a unique collection of video portraits that reflects the power of human connection and shared values.Each portrait tells the story of Inclusivity, mutual respect and resilience.Especially now, in a time when extremes and division threaten, the Found Family offers an inspiring counter-voice that connects instead of dividing.We invite you to be part of this movement.By projecting the Found Family on your exterior wall or windows, you not only show your commitment to a better world, you contribute to it yourself!

Join us. Help Found Family. Save the world. 

Let's make a difference together.

 Want to join? please contact Ate Von Hes for details !

my project Found Family now @FEED Media Art 

Found Family is a video portrait project that reimagines identity through a collage of diverse facial features, creating new faces from found fragments. Inspired by the notion of inclusivity, Found Family offers a ‘pataphysical solution to those who feel overlooked or left out. Merging unique parts into wholly new characters and connections, each video portrait becomes a celebration of individuality and shared human identity. Feast your eyes on a collection of faces that are both distinct and totally familiar, you may even recognize yourself’s in one of these portraits! Thnx: #bentoncbainbridge @FEED Media Art #eriepennsylvania #patafysics #inclusivity #diversity #humankind #videoart #recycled #media

Found Family in a News item on Erie News Now

Throughout the month, you may have seen an interesting video project play above the democratic headquarters on 14th and State Street. Thnx to Maxim Mezzio and Benton C Bainbridge @FEED Media Art 

Say hi to the Found Family! 

the most diverse and inclusive family of all of us ! #found #portraits#individual #diversity #inclusive #art #people #race#study #solutions #patafysics

“Tour de plop”  

an ultra safe art performance by Enzo Van Der Sterren & Ate Von Hes. Held 23 june 2024 @ Beton-T during Z-invloed festival. Tour de plop is level 5 ISBFTA (international safety board for the arts) approved and made possible with generous support by The Brain Discounter and the Partij Voor De Kunst ! #art #safe #ISBFTA #performance #participation #dutch #bicycle #plop #braindiscounter

“Aeroplanes & Anarchists by DE STEIL

Recorded live at Max his studio on June 7 2024.

DE STEIL are Max Kisman (live audio) & Ate Von Hes (live visauls)

Feel free to contact us for live performances.

My live VJ set to Hello Darkness by Bay B Kane, music used with kind permission !

Bad Trip by El Zombie
One of my latest music videos I did for Utrecht's number one slacker punks El Zombie !

Rocket Egg ! (Egg with a midlife crisis)
My contribution to #eggshibition !This poor egg with a midlife crisis is on its way to #eggshibition van @brouwerijtij @vogelfreiplayground @galerielarik #egg #ei #stopmotion #diy #soundeffects #rocket #drive #art #kunst #utrecht #leidscherijn #berlijnplein #beer #bier #struisvogel #hetij #amsterdam #brouwerij #denijverheidutrecht

Delectroid by Dj DNA (DoNotAsk) A new video i did for this acid tune by the one and only master of styles and trades, Dj DNA !
Thnx to Archive, VDMX and Rutt/Etra.

4&5 May Monument Berlijnplein Utrecht

After 5 years of hard work i finally got to realize the monument voor stichting 4&5 Mei Leidsche Rijn
Some external links on the monument:
NOS,  AD,  RTVUtrecht,  DUIC,  Telegraaf.