Lilian Anneloes (born March 3, 1997, Drenthe) is an artist, writer, and art historian. Her practice integrates various media, including drawing, film, and text, to present interconnected facets of a unified narrative. Her work frequently engages with socio-political themes, particularly focusing on gender, sex, sexuality, personal experiences, and social critique.
Deeply informed by her own experiences growing up in a small, isolated town in Drenthe, Anneloes has developed a keen interest in rural contexts and their unique socio-cultural dynamics. Her current research explores the intersections between activism and (transgenerational) trauma through a multidisciplinary approach. This includes archival research, artistic exploration, and academic inquiry, such as collecting oral histories and applying psychological frameworks. By integrating these diverse methodologies, Anneloes aims to contribute to discussions in trauma studies, rural sociology, and cultural activism, shedding light on how activism and experiences of trauma interact across generations and within rural settings.
Anneloes graduated from Academy Minerva with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 2018 and subsequently completed a pre-master and master’s degree in Art History at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in 2021. In 2022, she participated in a pre-PhD Pilot Program focused on artistic research. Currently, she is pursuing another bachelor’s degree to obtain a first-degree teaching qualification as an arts teacher, which she is expected to complete in 2025.