In my studio, questions come before knowledge, and materials come before questions. I start with what is at hand — fragments waiting for meaning. Listening becomes a way of working. Loss, both remembered and unfolding, is part of that process. Through absence and imperfection, new forms emerge. Each key in the Key Series opens new layers of meaning — a practice of attention, moving from vulnerability to form.

Sleutels als zoektocht naar waarheid en context. Van Rilke tot mijn expositie in Warmond.

Growth is like a snail’s shell: a spiral of trying, reflecting, and beginning anew. What lessons has your journey taught you?

Explore the rhythm and texture of art through needlework. #TextileTales with Erica Fraaije’s art. #CraftingWithPassion, #messageoftextile

Wearing headphones all day, not listening. People think I'm unreachable. Reminds me of hiding in the attic. Needed a mute button back then!