Yvonne Jagtenberg

Yvonne Jagtenberg won dit jaar opnieuw het Gouden penseel (2020) voor HUP HERMAN (uitgeverij Gottmer) in 2019 won zij ook het GOUDEN PENSEEL voor Mijn Wonderlijke Oom (uitgeverij  Querido). De jury schreef: Het boek is in alle opzichten een ode aan de kracht van de verbeelding. Het is een pleidooi voor vrijheid, voorstellingsvermogen en avontuur. Een wonderlijke uitdagend boek dat meerdere keren gelezen kan worden. Jagtenberg debuteerde met haar eerst prentenboek in 2001 (uitgeverij Hillen) In 2002 ontving zij voor haar gehele oeuvre de prestigieuze prijs HET CHARLOTTE KÖHLER STIPENDIUM. In 2006 ontving zij voor Balotje en het paard (uitgeverij Leopold), een VLAG EN WIMPEL. Daarop volgde een aantal prijzen in het buitenland. Verschillende karakters van haar hand zijn oa Arno, Balotje, De fantastische Max van Mars en Klein monster Motta. In 2016 ontving Jagtenberg voor Hondje de enige echte (uitgeverij Querido) een ZILVEREN PENSEEL In 2019 voor Mijn wonderlijke oom (uitgeverij Querido) een GOUDEN PENSEEL. Volgens de jury is het boek een ode aan de kracht van de verbeelding. Boeken van Jagtenberg zijn veelvuldig vertaald en gepresenteerd op internationale  exposities als de "Dutch Oranges", "An Elephant Came By" en "Dutch Treats. Daarnaast schrijft Jagtenberg mee aan scenario’s en filmprojecten. Op dit moment werkt zij oa aan een boek 10+ voor uitgeverij Querido. En werkt zij mee aan de documentaire over Alex Roeka (uur vd Wolf/NTR). Haar werkt wordt geroemd vanwege de eenvoud, humor en krachtige beeldtaal.  

Biography Yvonne Jagtenberg (the Netherlands, Tilburg 1967), as a child, loved drawing more than counting, which is why after the P.A.B.O. went to ArtEZ in Arnhem. After working as an artist and illustrator, Jagtenberg made her debut as a writer with her first picturebook in 2001 (publisher Hillen). In 2002 she received the prestigious prize THE CHARLOTTE KÖHLER STIPENDIUM in the Netherlands for her entire oeuvre. In 2006, she received a FLAG AND FLASH for Balotje and the horse (Leopold publishing house). A number of prizes abroad followed, such as in Japan en Korea. Various characters of her hand include Arno, Balotje, The fantastic Max from Mars and Little monster Motta. In 2016, Jagtenberg received the SILVER PENSEEL for Hondje, the only real Published by Querido In 2019 Jagtenberg won a GOLDEN BRUSH for My wonderful uncle (Querido, 2018). According to the jury, the book is an ode to the power of the imagination.  In 2020 a SILVER BRUSH for Hup Herman (Gottmer 2019). Jagtenberg's books have been frequently translated and presented at international exhibitions such as "Dutch Oranges", "An Elephant Came By" and "Dutch Treats. In addition, Jagtenberg co-writes scripts and film projects. And is currently working on a book at Querido Publishers. Her work is praised for its simplicity, humor and powerful visual language.

‘It’s a plea for freedom, imagination and adventurousness. Those things make the Uncle’s life much fuller than that of the risk-aversive parents. My Odd Uncle is a cheerful book that challenges the reader and invites you to come back to it again and again. It’s as timeless as the films it is based on and makes you want to watch Tati’s films again.’

• Jury Report Golden Brush Illustration Award

‘With her expressive, seemingly naïve and slightly off-kilter illustrations, that carry the story more than the minimalist, functional hand-lettered text, Yvonne Jagtenberg shows what she’s capable of. It’s no small feat, making a film biography for children that is not didactic and is both true to the subject’s work as your own. […] Jagtenberg’s My Odd Uncle tickles the imagination: it’s a beautiful homage to one of cinema’s greatest comedy icons.

Jagtenberg’s typical, loose style fits Mr. Hulot perfectly. Playful, simple and effective, she lets him walk a tightrope on the edge of the curb. Jagtenberg’s Uncle stumbles gracefully through the book, just like the real Mr. Hulot. Together with his nephew, who discovers how ordinary odd can be, while passers-by walk single file, both literally and figuratively, briefcase and smartphone in hand. The large colour blocks that pop up in illustrations gradually turn into tangible objects that give the book a visual tension and dynamic.’

- NRC Handelsblad

‘Yvonne Jagtenberg’s bold, abstract imagery fits perfectly with Tati’s somewhat naïve universe, and the hand lettered text enforces the rebellious character of the story. This book is not just an ode to grandmaster Tati but also to having playing, freedom and unbridled imagination. ****

• De Morgen

‘Those familiar with Tati’s films will find in Jagtenberg’s drawings references to Mon Oncle (1958) but also Trafic (1971). Others will see a picture book full of endearing mischief and will afterwards no doubt go looking for the timeless antics of Tati’s character on the big or small screen.’

• Filmmagie

‘Beautiful, entertaining picture book with a striking red cover. There’s lots of room for humour, imagination and fun. […] The contrast between Gerard’s mother (calm, keeping up appearances) and uncle (spontaneity, vivaciousness) is sharp. The lively colour illustrations are full of funny details and are bright against a cream coloured background.’

• NBD Biblion