Folkert de Jong (b. 1972, lives/works in Amsterdam, The Netherlands) made an international name with his life- size sculptures in chemical high-tech materials that are mainly used for household tools and the manufacturing industry. The bright colors and the light weight of the foam sculptures deliberately confuse the viewer with an apparent lightness that is at odds with their sinister subject. The grotesque figures, often inspired by (art)historical subjects, are an unorthodox means to highlight themes such as mortality and decay.