Art, Heritage & Connection

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My artwork is rooted in connections — between people, places, structures and ideas. I am fascinated by the patterns that shape our world, both visible and invisible. Mathematical forms, scaffolding, construction sites, microchips and schematic representations of reality and the cosmos all serve as starting points for my artistic practice.

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Through painting, drawing, murals, textile and cover art, I explore the structures that connect us. Connection is not only a recurring theme in my art; it is also at the heart of how I see and experience the world.

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My studio is located in the Dijkpoort, a medieval gate tower in the historic Hanseatic town of Hattem, the Netherlands. After an internship at the Art Academy in Riga, Latvia, and completing my bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and Education at ArtEZ in Zwolle, I found my place in this remarkable historic building.

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As an artist and cultural heritage educator, I believe that art and heritage have the power to bring people together and create a sense of belonging. By opening up the Dijkpoort as a place for art, encounters and exchange, I aim to connect the tower's rich history with the people and community of today.

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Alongside my artistic practice, I work as a museum director/curator at Museum Nijkerk, an officially registered heritage museum in the heart of the Netherlands, supported by more than a hundred dedicated volunteers. Here, too, my work revolves around making stories, histories and connections visible and meaningful.

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Bringing together art, heritage and local communities is what gives my life and work its purpose. It is about discovering connections, creating space for encounters and helping people feel rooted in the places they inhabit.

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"To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul."  - Simone Weil

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Simone Weil.