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ericafraaije
2 hours ago3 min read
Hardship Doesn’t Block Creativity—It Fuels It.
Erica Fraaije's 2024 installation, 'Stacked Boxes, ' features towering, asymmetrical structures leaning for support against a warm...
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ericafraaije
Jan 242 min read
Dressed Up, Spring on My Skin and transparent blouses
Embrace transparency, depth, and renewal. Shed layers, open your senses, and find clarity, creativity, and growth in every moment of spring.
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ericafraaije
Dec 25, 20243 min read
Glue, Scissors, the Art of Connection and Togetherness
Social media divides us into bubbles—we must push back by creating genuine connections and feeling comfortable while being vulnerable.
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ericafraaije
Dec 19, 20242 min read
New Year's Resolutions 2025 Challenge! Visualize your 2025- Do the exercise: Visualizing Through an Object as a Gateway to Memories- and inspire each other
Objects like books or furniture can unlock deep memories of joy or warmth. Choose one and relive a meaningful moment. Share your story!
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ericafraaije
Dec 14, 20242 min read
The business heart weave
"To thrive, we must weave-balance-relationships, fostering harmony and growth. Strong ties emerge when balance and trust intertwine."
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ericafraaije
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Describe Your Homeland or Design Your Future
What does homeland mean to you—Visualizing-your-ideal-sense-of-place-in-2025 #Belonging
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ericafraaije
Dec 4, 20242 min read
The Spiral of Growth: The Sea Shell of Self-Improvement
Growth is like a snail’s shell: a spiral of trying, reflecting, and beginning anew. What lessons has your journey taught you?
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ericafraaije
Nov 26, 20242 min read
the Promised Land
A heartfelt mosaic inspired by parenting and nature: the tireless work of birds in spring mirrors the journey of raising young children.
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ericafraaije
Nov 25, 20242 min read
How a dog, a Danish design, and a storm shaped unforgettable moments
In the image above, a small paper-mâché dog sits quietly before a vivid painting. This dog has a story—it was lovingly crafted by my...
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ericafraaije
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Balancing Criticism, Independence, and Creativity
**"Exploring artistic identity and growth, this post reflects on facing criticism, embracing independence, and forming a creative duo."**
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ericafraaije
Nov 15, 20241 min read
Not Every Story Needs a Stage, a DigitalAgeReflection
About the Oversharing Era: Not Every Story Needs a Stage
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ericafraaije
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Morality for Artists and Permission to Create
On Having a Living Body I have a body. People who haven't been born yet don’t; sometimes those we remember feel like they don’t either. A...
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ericafraaije
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Proteins, Purpose and Opportunities
Proteins may be microscopic, yet their complexity and function in our bodies are vast. When magnified, they resemble spaceships...
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ericafraaije
Nov 4, 20242 min read
The Power of Trust and Taking Risks, #TrustAndGrowth
power of risk My mother gave me space and was never afraid that I would get into trouble. She trusted me. But when I turned twenty, that...
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ericafraaije
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Nature as Our Guide: How Do We Adapt to Life's Unexpected Turns- about Art, Healing, Transformation, Creativity, Nature and Balance.
Art ties creativity, nature, and balance, offering reflection, transformation, nurturing family bonds while promoting personal growth.
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ericafraaije
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Gardens: Where Humans and Nature Meet
Gardens are where humans and nature connect—a blend of wild and cultivated, revealing our need to shape nature while finding peace in it.
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ericafraaije
Oct 5, 20242 min read
They Didn’t Miss the Mark: Finding Power in the Balance Between Strength and (self) Compassion
Self-compassion is key in both art and life. Just as gentle brushstrokes shape a painting, kindness can reshape our relationships.
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ericafraaije
Sep 28, 20242 min read
Nature’s Memories: Childhood Reflections Shaping Art
A fleeting glimpse of an adder, tangled ankles, and early memories—nature and childhood are shaping the foundation of my art today.
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ericafraaije
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Autumn and Reflection: Rest, Looking Back at Creativity (newsletter sept 2024)
This season, more than ever, I’m focusing on projects exploring this balance between rest and creativity. How do you balance your daily life
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ericafraaije
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Botanical Inspirations: A graceful, sturdy one-legged scaffold
I Inspired by like angelica or giant hogweed, that rise in one or two years like enormous, sturdy sculptures, their singular stems
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