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Here I am in front of my work at the new members exposition of @haagsekunstkring. It kind of marks the end of a long search in which I made an eclectic collection of work. Because I was always experimenting and because my work was hinging between being personal and academic. A lot has happened since this moment and it is making me stronger as we speak. And it is making my work stronger, more focused and with a fierce purpose. I always wanted to contribute to making looking at art as an experience, to have people stop for a minute and contemplate on what’s before them. And I did that in so many ways, with the #caravanobscura as the most unusual example. But now it is not only about raising questions anymore, I want to heal the spectator. Soften all that has been made ugly or useless in this world. Watch all the new work coming and decide for yourselves. To be continued... #newwork #exposition #artist #rotterdamsekunst #artrotterdam #gallery #denhaag #denneweg #haagsekunstkring #sold #forsale #goals❤️ #focus

How much fun this was. So touching to see people, especially children, enjoying the #caravanobscura. When I first started this project, I wasn’t sure if it fitted in my ‘artist portfolio’. Because all my other art is much more static, it is just there to look at. But how wrong I was to doubt. This project has taught me so much. About why I make art and how it all comes together. Because everything I make has the same goal, besides me having fun;), I just want people to start looking (again). And this #caravanobscura makes you do just that. You need to take your time and let the image come up... you need to interpret as it slowly dooms up. Makes you question all the basic things, what’s up what’s down what’s left what’s right... There is a certain playfulness to discovering this all again. As if it gives you a quick mental reverser... For me that’s a big gift to receive, all the amazed faces leaving the #caravanobscura. So much fun! Thanks for visiting me💜💙💛💚🧡❤️ #amsterdam #ndsm #festival #art #cameraobscura #kunst #caravanobscura #kids #parents #hemelvaart #holiday #caravan #crowdfunding #artforall

For me taking a photograph especially with the intention of sexualising or shaming, is like stealing. The one who shoots the photo decides the look on her face, what is shown and where. These image makers have gained incredible power of us this past century and I don’t this is for the good. Maybe easy things aren’t worth their while. Maybe that’s why nobody looks with intention anymore, that’s why we have been decensitized... all this easy images all day long everywhere. But I do want you to be aware... I think it does make an impact on you looking at all the scarcely clothed girls in popular media or looking at devastating images of war on the news. Is this the world you want to live in? #blackandwhite #mixedmedia #burned #burnedcanvas #shot #shoot #pinup #stopsexualisingwomen #popularmedia #media #carefulwhatyouwatch #gallery #rotterdamsekunst #kunst #kunstenaar #model

I wasn’t paying attention, not to myself, my daughter and not to live. Was seeking validation outside and perhaps therefore never really sure about my art. When maybe the only person you should be creating for is yourself. This realisation came Friday night, just staring at the ceiling. It’s always been quit a challenge for me making what I had in mind, deeply rooted in theories of art history and not easy to explain its meaning. When it all became clear to me that I just want the world to be a more beautiful place and to be enjoyed. We shouldn’t have to look at excruciating pictures of suffering and destruction. I don’t think it helps us, makes us want to do something or increase our curiosity or be more clenched. Only coming home and being true to yourself makes us want to do that. So please take a moment for yourself today. Connect with yourself before you connect with others and see what inside you makes you eager and makes you want to do stuff. #beautifytheworld #makingartislife #kunst #rotterdamsekunst #susansontag #quote #inspirationalquotes #dostuff #mixedmedia

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