Artist statement

in Dutch

Artist Statement

My work is rooted in curiosity, storytelling and a continuing exploration of female resilience, empowerment and creativity. I am drawn to the stories women carry, the strength they discover within themselves, and the possibilities that emerge when experiences are given a voice and shared.

Working primarily in mixed media, I create pieces, often in series, using found and recycled materials, textiles, paint, wax, paper, graphic elements and embroidery. I transform and combine these materials through an intuitive, hands-on process, allowing experimentation and the unexpected to guide me. Materials carry traces of previous lives, and I enjoy discovering new possibilities in what has been discarded, overlooked or passed on.

Making is a way of thinking and discovering. Through the physical process of creating, I often uncover things about myself that I could not have expressed in words. My work becomes a means of giving shape to these discoveries and connecting personal experience with wider stories of resilience, identity and transformation.

Sharing is central to both my practice and my life as an artist. In my shared studio, my friend and I exchange materials, objects, ideas and experiences. This ongoing dialogue enriches our individual work and reminds me that creativity grows through connection. I believe stories, particularly those that reveal diverse experiences and the strength to endure and transform, can help us recognise something of ourselves in others.

Through my art, I hope to encourage people to look more closely, to recognise the value of their own experiences, and to find the courage to express and share them. For me, creativity is not simply about making objects; it is a way of discovering who we are, connecting with one another and making space for voices that deserve to be heard.