I approach my practice as an ongoing exploration, where questions lead to more questions rather than answers.
In my work, I’ve been researching and crafting domestic environments that foster growth. By studying houseplants, I’ve discovered that growth requires adaptation, research, and trial. It is through trial that I learned the importance of the right environment, the right soil for roots to take hold, and how cutting back can spur new growth. I learned that starting over can open up new possibilities.
My art practice is much the same—an ongoing process of exploration and experimentation. I fail, I believe, I question, and I don’t aim for any singular answer. The questions I ask are more important than the answers, as I am continuously seeking. Does nature, in its quiet wisdom, show us how to adapt and grow?
Somewhere along the way to adulthood, I’ve lost something fundamental—a universal experience, perhaps. From climbing trees and returning home covered in mud to living surrounded by concrete. City life reshapes my relationship with nature; it no longer happens in forests or open spaces but in my home, through a potted plant.
I combine these themes in my work to encourage reflection on our shared responsibility—not only to each other but to the earth itself. I strive to create art that demands care, never to be abandoned or forgotten, but valued as something that thrives through ongoing attention. My goal is to ensure my work is not merely an investment but a living expression of nurturing and responsibility, mirroring the very values I wish to convey. Through this, I hope to inspire dialogue about care, connection, and the delicate balance that sustains us all.
08/09 June 2024 Okkenbroek
Kunst van hier tot ginder.
17 May-17 June 2024 Enschede
Wild-Clay project, Rijksmuseum Twenthe
Self-Service
A dining table where form meets function and material tells a story. Ceramic legs, glazed with cow bone ash, support a wooden surface, also painted with the same material. The interplay of textures and the use of cow bone ash evoke themes of sustenance, cycles of life, and the intimate connection between creation and consumption. This piece invites reflection on the origins of what sustains us and the rituals of sharing and service.
Scarcity and Abundance: A Clay Journey
In this group exhibition, artists delve into the elemental, working with clay they have unearthed and shaped with their own hands. Each piece speaks to the tension between scarcity and abundance, exploring how these forces shape our world and perceptions. From fragile, raw forms to robust creations, the works embody the duality of the theme.
Through self-dug clay, the artists reconnect with the earth, bringing a tactile immediacy to the conversation about resources, resilience, and renewal.
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