My interest in art wasn’t instilled in me at home. For years, I worked as a policy officer on sustainability, agriculture, nature, and international relations. Always engaged and activist, but far removed from the practicalities, the realities of nature, and the people involved. I was dedicated to the work until I lost myself in it and ended up with burnout. Only then did I discover my creative side. I started creating, without purpose or message. And I realized I can touch people with my work.

I’m concerned about the direction our society is taking: the decline of solidarity, rampant consumerism, and alienation from nature. Yet, I see my own life and future as bright. I’m more connected to nature, and I make art that speaks of love and connection. I do this in an accessible way, without complicated narratives, because I especially want to touch people who—like me in the past—have little affinity for art.

The policy officer and activist I once was would have tried to convince people. As an artist, I don’t feel that need. I don’t preach a message, but rather present a positive image. This way I want to  make them reflect on their place in the world and on human relationships. I envision a world where people are in harmony with each other and with nature. A world of balance and connection, of light and playfulness.

I want to show viewers of my work the beauty of nature and connect them with themselves and nature. With wholeness. After all, we are part of nature. In this way, I want to indirectly contribute to a humane and better world.

As a nature lover, sustainability is important to me. I don’t cut down trees for my sculptures. I enjoy working with natural materials, but I don’t always do so. For example, I often choose synthetic threads because they are more eye-catching, create a stronger image, last longer, and, unlike natural rope, I can often reuse them.

I am member from Sculpture Network, Artist in Nature International Network (AININ), Yatooi, Kunstlicht99 and BOK.