artmaking

  • My pace of creation

    My pace of creation

    As I was finishing my latest series, “The Geometry of Joy”, I realised that there are considerable differences in pace within my creative process. I discovered this while quietly scrolling through photos of recent work on my phone one afternoon.

  • Workshop June 20th 2026 (fully booked)

    Workshop June 20th 2026 (fully booked)

    On Saturday, June 20th 2026, I will be giving a workshop in my studio in Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn.

  • Creating in uncertainty

    Creating in uncertainty

    To me, making art is not just about creating beautiful pictures or objects; it also has to do with who I am. It is connected to my personality and therefore, in a certain way, it is about myself.

  • Thoughts on making art

    Thoughts on making art

    Is the question “why I make art” one that I, as an artist, should know the answer to immediately? When I started writing about the subject, I didn’t think of it as an easy and straightforward job.

  • Looking back 2024

    Looking back 2024

    I always enjoy the days between Christmas en New Year. They come with a reflective mood and make me think about the past year. At the start of 2024 I decided not to take part in shows or exhibitions. I…