Ernst van Hoek is a Dutch Berlin-based artist, designer and illustrator known for his vibrant paper cut-out collages, drawings and spray painted works.

His artistic exploration delves into the contemporary portrayal of the queer body, drawing inspiration from diverse sources and personal experiences within the queer community. Van Hoek champions queer freedom by crafting bold, fantastical worlds that celebrate the richness of alternative identities—a vision of Queer Utopia alive with diversity and resistance.

Van Hoek has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in the Netherlands, Germany, France and Greece.

A young man in a black sleeveless shirt and beige, gray, and yellow pants standing in front of a colorful, abstract pink and blue painting with a feminine figure and musical notes. There are spray cans and art supplies on a table beside him.