Children? That question has never really crossed my mind. My mother always said that we were the greatest gift she had ever received. And so we were. That is how we grew up: naturally loved, with the awareness that life is meant to be lived. Sadly, she passed away too soon. When she was no …
With ❤️ I invite you to visit the group exhibition in Buren, where I am participating with my ceramic art theatre: Women Towards Enlightenment. In this work, I portray the path I walk as a woman—through obstacles, growth, and fully embracing my strength. In other words: following my own path and not allowing myself …
For me, new sculptures begin as small clay models. Many of them end up in the clay bucket. But sometimes, when I fall in love with a new form, it stays. Each sculpture is an answer to a question I did not yet know. In my work I return again and again to the same …
I don’t like boredom. For me, boring is doing what others do, just because that’s how it’s supposed to be. Without motivation. Without thinking for yourself. When I said this to someone whose opinion truly matters to me, I received support. I was encouraged to say it even louder: “Boring is not stepping out of …
A new idea is born,a spark emerging from the mind, radiant as light,like a small lamp illuminating its own path. Two figures — the feminine and the masculine —gently sway from the ears.Each ear becomes a vessel of listening,receiving the world’s quiet truths. Within the eyes, two small figures appear:a man and a woman,each perceiving …
26 july 1950, exactly 75 years since the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) was disbanded. But with its disbandment, the scars did not disappear. My father was conscripted at the age of 19 and deployed to the former Dutch East Indies during what were then called “police actions” – in reality, a dirty guerrilla …
Suddenly, I am struck by an idea. Like a golf ball finding its way into the hole. Or is it a balloon drifting its way into the sky? But one thing is certain: it shines like light! Depending on where I stand, an idea emerges. A birthe of light in the mind! From September …
May 5th. Every year I ask myself: do I take time to consciously remember, or do I keep building the present? But I am part of history. My foundation rests on the shoulders of my parents and ancestors. That’s why I remember. I created this sculpture, Broken Life, for my father. After World War II, …
Sometimes a stone speaks louder than a voice. As an artist, I draw inspiration from my surroundings – from moments shared with family, friends, and acquaintances. Sometimes, that’s a celebration. Other times, it’s a struggle. But during my recent study trip, something else happened: I connected with history. A path once walked long ago, and …
Study Trip – April 2025 Amalfi Coast, Naples & Paestum Read More »
During the Sittard Art Fair (Z.A.F.) from March 12 to March 16, I will be exhibiting my work at my favorite boutique, Sam en Sara – a perfect match, as we share the same values: beauty, strength, and empowerment. How do I stay in my power? Creating my ceramic artwork and exhibitions involves a lot. …
