ARTIST STATEMENT

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In my art, I explore universal themes such as infinity, growth, and decay. These concepts reflect the essence of the human experience and form the core of my work. I aim to capture the delicate balance of life—our deep bond to nature and the oneness that connects us all.

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Glass offers me a unique way to express these themes. The transparency and fluidity of the material enhance the symbolism of impermanence and the delicate nature of life. I find inspiration in personal stories, myths, and poetry, which I translate into organic forms that feel both universal and intimate. In addition, I find the dynamic interplay between creativity and craftsmanship to be an ongoing source of inspiration and challenge.

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My creative process is rooted in traditional glass techniques such as kiln casting and pâte de verre. These methods enable me to create large, bold forms that bring my ideas to life. At the same time, I enjoy working with borosilicate glass on a torch, pushing my technical boundaries and discovering new avenues for expression with a lighter touch. 

 

Through my art, I invite viewers to reflect on the fragility and interconnectedness of life. I aim to reveal the beauty found in life's cycles of renewal and transition—a reminder of the unseen, ethereal forces that connect us all.​

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EDUCATION  
2022  Fine Arts degree in Glass art, State Institute for Arts & Crafts, BE.

1988  MA Spanish Language and Literature, RUG, NL.

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PUBLICATIONS

Glas Magazine: 2022, Nr 4, NL

Glas Magazine: 2022, Nr 3, NL

Glas Magazine: 2019, Nr 1, NL

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Stanislav Libensky Award, Prague, CZ.​

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EXHIBITIONS,​ a selection​

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2025 Upcoming

14-22 juni 2025, Kunstschouw, Atelier De Weie, Hogezoom 4, Burgh-Haamstede, NL

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2024

Glas Leeft, Leerdam,NL

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2023

Fort Maarsseveen, NL

Zutphen Glas Expo, Zutphen NL

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2022

Stanislav Libensky Award, Rosenberg Palace, Prague, CZ

Glasrijk Tubbergen, Tubbergen NL

Kasteel Cannenburch, Vaassen NL  

IKA State Institute for Art&Craft, Graduation Exhibition IKA GLAS 2022, Mechelen BE

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2021

Kasteel Cannenburch, Kijken naar Kleur, Group Exhibition, Vaassen, NL

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2020

Reade Building, Amsterdam NL

Gallery Kunst Met een Koekje, Maarssen NL

 

2019

State Institute for Art and Craft IKA, Mechelen BE

Gallery Kunst Met een Koekje, Maarssen NL

't Reghthuys, Nieuwkoop NL

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2018 

Meesterlijk, Westergasfabriek, Amsterdam NL

 

2018

State Institute for Art and Craft IKA, Enclosed Gardens/Besloten Hofjes, Mechelen BE

AbcoudeProof, Abcoude NL

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2017

M Edelsmeden & Design, Delft NL

State Institute for Art and Craft IKA, Mechelen BE

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2016

'70 tussen 70', Vleuten NL

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