Art
My art work
Photography plays an essential role in my work. In my studio I create staged photographic images that find their form in prints, installations and spatial objects. My visual language is tranquil and layered, with a fascination for mystical and historical references.
Flowers and botanical shapes regularly return as a motif. They carry a layered symbolism within them – interwoven with art historical meanings and an intuitive, personal fascination. I build the images with carefully chosen objects, with an emphasis on second-hand materials from thrift shops, which carry their own history and thus reinforce the layering and atmosphere that resonates in my work.
Growing up in an environment surrounded by art and antiques, I decided in 2007 to leave my career in ICT and management behind to delve into the visual arts, specializing in photography. This step felt like a return to a world that had always been part of my life. I attended the Photo Academy and graduated in 2011.
Since then I have been working as an independent visual artist from my studio in Delft. My work is regularly exhibited and I initiate and organize art exhibitions and projects.
Education: Photo Academy (diploma June 2011)
Member of the photographers' collective Nomads of Sehnsucht and participant of Rotterdam Photo
Artist member of Pulchri Studio, Haagse Kunstkring and participant of Kadmium Delft.
Recent exhibitions
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.
Spring Salon Pulchri Studio The Hague 2026
New floral still life!
A changing collection of small works is continuously for sale in the display case at the entrance to the Hague Art Circle. If you see something you like, you can take it home immediately after purchase. Feel free to take a look if you're in the area. This winter, I'm participating with a flower still life "Tulip in a Vase with Butterfly" (30 x 30 cm). For this piece, I drew inspiration from a painting by Balthasar van der Ast. Its effective simplicity appealed to me: a small vase with one single, graceful tulip. Period: 7 January to 30 March 2026 Address: Denneweg 64, 2514 CJ The Hague Information: haagsekunstkring.nl
The new exhibition year at the Haagse Kunstkring artists' association kicks off on Saturday, January 10th at 4:00 PM. Under the title ' New' an exhibition will open featuring a wide selection of recent work by 106 artists. The exhibition will be on display in all exhibition spaces of our building on the lively Denneweg in The Hague. I'm exhibiting a floral still life inspired by the work of 17th-century artist Clara Peeters. Her refined, symbolic floral arrangements inspired me to create my own still life with subtle references. The work features a grasshopper, an insect that symbolized unpredictability and the transience of life in paintings of that period. The work references the rich Baroque painting tradition, in which small details often carry deeper meanings and express the fleeting nature of beauty. Flowers in a Vase with Grasshopper is part of my ongoing project Preserved , which consists of recreations of floral still lifes from various stylistic periods. The material consists entirely of artificial flowers and props from thrift stores. The Artist Is Seen" On Sunday, January 18th at 3:00 PM Paul de Mol will lead a discussion about the exhibition with visitors and artists. Admission is free. Opening & New Year's reception: Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM Period: January 7 to February 1, 2026. Address: Denneweg 64, The Hague. Information: haagsekunstkring.nl & jaxpix.nl
Pulchri Studio's hall features an ongoing exhibition featuring only small-format works. This concept allows you to take a piece home immediately after purchase, making it an ideal spontaneous art gift. I've enjoyed participating in this exhibition several times. This time, I'm exhibiting Balancing Act , a still life with an alienating touch, reminiscent of Magritte's surrealism and the geometric playfulness of the Memphis Group. The work is part of the Preserved series, which consists of recreations of floral still lifes from various stylistic periods in art history. In this series, I use only materials, such as artificial flowers and vases, found in thrift stores. Balancing Act is also available for purchase in Pulchri Studio's webshop in an edition of 7 . Date: November 18, 2025, to February 15, 2026. Address: Lange Voorhout 15, 2514 EA The Hague. Information: pulchri.nl
The photography collective Nomads of Sehnsucht, of which I am a member, has been invited by CAMPIS, a contemporary art venue in Assen, for an exhibition curated by Regina Broersma. As a collective, we embrace our nomadic nature through exhibitions at diverse, changing locations. We are proud to present our work in the beautiful CAMPIS space, under the title 'In Search of the Untold'. Regina Broersma has selected works from two of my ongoing projects for this exhibition: seven flower still lifes from Project Preserved and the diptych 'Rêve Blue' from Project Between . Exhibiting Nomads of Sehnsucht members are: Annemarie van Buuren, Baukje Venema, Jacqueline Louter, Nicole Hagesteijn, and Olga Rook. I will be present in the afternoon, during the exhibition finissage on November 16th. I hope to see you at our exhibition then. Period: September 21st to November 16th, 2025 Address: Kerkstraat 31, 9401 GV Assen Information: campis.nl & nomadsofsehsucht.com