"Many-sided photo|art in the heart of Delft"

At the end of August, I received a call from the Flower Art Museum with a wonderful proposal that immediately got me very excited. Over the past year, the museum has undergone a complete transformation. The building has been expanded with an additional wing and new facilities. A new permanent space has also been created: the FloraLab, focused on information, education, and inspiration. I have been invited to create a new floral still life for this FloraLab, as part of the kickoff project The Art of Observation . The inspiration for my assignment is a beautiful flower painting by Rachel Ruysch, which serves as a starting point for the FloraLab project in which it is explored from different perspectives. For example, how does a plant scientist view it? And what does a grower or art historian see? Invited as an artist, I found a connection with my own series Preserved , consisting of recreations of floral still lifes from various art periods. The first copy of the edition of 7 of my new floral still life 'Wonderlijck Constig Bloemstuck Extra Fraay' will be purchased by the Flower Art Museum and will be included in the permanent collection. On November 25, the Flower Art Museum will open to the public, and my still life will be on display in the FloraLab! After the museum opens, my work will be available in my online webshop . Period: November 25, 2026, to February 14, 2027 Address: Kudelstaartseweg 1, 1431 GA Aalsmeer Information: flowerartmuseum.nl

I first met interior designer Patrick Kooiman in 2011 in Rotterdam when we both graduated — Patrick from the Artemis Academy and myself from the Photo Academy. Since then, our paths have regularly crossed through various collaborations, driven by a shared fascination for quirky, bold combinations of color, art, and design. In the window of Patrick's interior shop, Patrick Kooiman Fine Interiors in Rotterdam, my floral still life, Ode to Orsola Gaccia , can be seen. It is also available for purchase in Patrick's store. The floral still life is inspired by 'Flowers in a grotesque vase' painted by Orsola Maddalena Caccia (1596-1676). In her composition, we see an almost rectangular arrangement, where the elements are evenly distributed against a monochrome background, referencing a visual language intended for religious meditation. Orsola, like many female painters of the Renaissance, was a nun. She established a painting studio in the Moncalvo monastery, where she later became abbess. The earliest known floral still life in Italy is attributed to her. A special detail: the emerald green cornucopia vase in my work was found by Patrick on an American auction site for second-hand items. The form straddles a classic cornucopia and a nautical shell structure. The vase, executed in 'American Mid-Century Modern' style, is a contemporary echo of the vase in Orsola's painting. Ode to Orsola Caccia is part of my art series Preserved , in which I create still lifes inspired by various style periods from art and cultural history. You are warmly invited to come and take a look at Patrick's interior shop in Rotterdam! Period: October to December 2026 Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11:00–17:00 & Sunday 12:00–18:00 Address: Schilderstraat 34a, 3011 ET Rotterdam Information: patrickkooiman.com

My first solo show at Pulchri Studio

The Autumn Salon will take place in the large halls of Pulchri Studio from September 26 to October 18. An enormous variety of work is on display and for sale in this group exhibition of artist members. You are cordially invited to the opening or to drop by sometime in the period thereafter. I will be showing two works from my series Preserved . Works that are 'rooted' in the period spanning from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. For these still lifes, I was guided by the melancholic atmosphere in the books of Couperus, my childhood memories of the Archipelbuurt in The Hague, and specifically by two paintings by Breitner and Floris Verster. Opening: September 26, 2026, 5:00 PM Period: September 26 to October 18, 2026 Address: Pulchri Studio, Lange Voorhout 15, 2514 EA The Hague Information: pulchri.nl

From August 20, Pulchri Studio presents a new collection of small artworks (maximum 30 x 30 cm). Feel free to drop by if you are in the neighborhood. Unique to this Small Format exhibition: after purchase, the work can be taken off the wall immediately and taken home right away. Perfect as a unique gift, or as a spontaneous addition for yourself. Fully inspired by my visit to the Museo Morandi in Bologna this spring, I created – for this Small Format exhibition – my new work Natura Morta, with a nod to the iconic oeuvre of Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964). This Italian artist became famous for his recognizable, serene still lifes in which objects were arranged just slightly differently each time. The subtle interplay of form, composition, and the tranquility exuded by his paintings form the starting point for this work. Natura Morta is part of my ongoing series Preserved . In this project, I create floral still lifes from various style periods in art and culture using used materials sourced from thrift stores. The work is also available in the Pulchri Studio webshop in a limited edition of 7 pieces. Period: 20 August to 18 November 2026 Address: Pulchri Studio, Lange Voorhout 15, 2514 EA Den Haag Information: pulchri.nl

Exhibition Textile as a Language starts on July 4th at Pulchri Studio. From the exhibition text: "Textile is more than a material. It is one of the oldest forms of human expression: a carrier of stories, memories, identity, and meaning. Whether textile functions for you as a physical medium such as canvas, thread, or fabric, or as a conceptual layer with a deeper meaning: all approaches are welcome. I am participating with the work In the Wings . In this work, a semi-transparent textile layer plays a central role as a transparent image carrier, which simultaneously creates an in-between space. I refer to theatrical elements such as the stage, the façade, the scenery, and the wings. The work consists of two seemingly similar images: while one approaches the scene frontally, the other offers a glimpse behind the scenes. Through the textile layer, visual elements shift and overlap, creating an interplay between visible and hidden layers. Opening: July 4 at 5:00 PM Period: July 4 to July 26, 2026 Address: Pulchri Studio, Lange Voorhout 15, 2514 EA The Hague Information: pulchri.nl

Poem for a jug

This new floral still life references the 'glam & spectacle culture' of the late 20th-century funk scene — a “glitterfunk” aesthetic with elements of neo-pop art and postmodernism. The deep pink-purple, the bright yellow flower, and the shiny vase combine to create a visual dynamic that resonates with the flamboyant stage language of funk artists such as Rick James, Funkadelic, Bootsy, and Cameo. Floral still life Funky Flower is part of Project Preserved . In this project, I create still lifes from various style periods in art and culture using used materials sourced from thrift stores. Funky Flower will be on display at Pulchri Studio starting May 21 in the exhibition 'Klein Formaat'. Works in this exhibition measure a maximum of 30 x 30 cm, are surprisingly affordable, and can be taken home immediately after purchase. Ideal as a gift or for finding a beautiful spot in your own living or working environment the very same day. Funky Flower is also for sale in the Pulchri Studio webshop . Feel free to stop by and take a look if you are in the area! Period: May 21 to August 18, 2026 Address: Lange Voorhout 15, 2514 EA The Hague Information: pulchri.nl

My first solo show at Pulchri Studio is scheduled for October in the beautiful Voorhout Gallery at the front of the building on Lange Voorhout in The Hague.

Spring Salon Kadmium Delft. Open studio route Delft. Jacqueline Louter open studio days.