°1970 Tilburg (NL) - Lives and works in Antwerp (BE)
Master Visual Arts Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp (BE)
In my work, I reflect on the sense of place, and the memory of the landscape. Often with a critical reference to climate change and ecological awareness. Typical features of my work are the drawn line patterns, the overlap of the patterns forming new shapes, and hue colors in layers on paper or canvas. The subtle structure of layers in my compositions and the conscious choice of the surface I work on, speak directly to the multisensory nature of the human mind. Shapes and colors trigger the memory and the viewer will construct new meaning according to their experience.
Drawing is the core of my work. Drawing is writing, planning, imagining, and picturing. I draw unique patterns and repeat them through print in various combinations and layers in a series of works. I usually start printing without a fixed plan, slowly building up the images. This process-based approach results in unique geometric abstract images with high transparency and tactility.
2024
OUTSIDE IN De Garage Kunsthal Mechelen (BE)
2023
BECAUSE EVERY HOUSE TELLS A STORY Collectie Das Dingenen Duffel (BE)
AN IDEAL FOR LIVING Antwerp Artweekend SECONDroom Antwerp (BE)
(solo) I HAVE MY EYE ON THE WASTELAND #2
(50 PROPOSITIONS FOR A NEW DIRECTION) SECONDroom Antwerp (BE)
2022
(solo) I HAVE MY EYE ON THE WASTELAND The Briesspace Antwerp (BE)
OPENINGSEXPO GALERIE CHARLIE Fabrik Mechelen (BE)
EXTRACTION: ON THE MARGIN - portfolio exchange CPS California (USA)
2021
ANTWERP ART EDITIONS & PUBLICATIONS Antwerp Artfair Zeit Antwerp (BE)
LE PLURIEL Shoobil gallery Antwerp (BE)
(Learning to) WHISPER (Edition Basel) Atelier Mondial Basel (CH)
SHOW UP/SHOW-OFF Onboards Biennale Antwerp (BE)
SPLASH! Zeit Antwerp (BE)
DIVE INTO MANKIND CERA-collection Leuven (BE) curated by Ria Pacquée, Bram Antheunis en Eveline De Wilde
MAPPING NARRATIVES New Prints International Print Center New York (USA)
2020
I NEVER READ art book fair Schaulager Basel (CH)
106th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP EXHIBIT California Printmakers Society Piedmont Center for the Arts Piedmont California (USA)
DASEIN (Edition Basel) Atelier Mondial Basel (CH)
SCREEN ON PAPER online curated show Megalo Print Studio Kingston (AU)
(solo) BEHIND THE WINDOW(1)/UNFOLDING LANDSCAPES(2) Ghent (BE)
2019
PRINTING PLANT ART BOOK FAIR Looiersgracht 60 Amsterdam (NL)
SELECTED ARTISTS Woolwich Contemporary Printfair London (UK)
WEITERE WEITERREICHUNG & (solo project) LIVE IMPRINT Kunstraum Bethanien Berlin (DE)
ONGEZIEN#4 Havenhuis Antwerp (BE)
Artworks included in international private and public collections: Collection Das Dingenen (BE), Looiersgracht 60 Amsterdam (NL), M HKA collection artist books Antwerp (BE), Frans Masereel Centre (BE), Ruimte Morguen Antwerp (BE), Flemish House Osaka (JP), Edition Basel (CH), Nevada Museum of Art California (USA), International Print Center New York (USA), KKV Malmö (SE)