I am a multi-disciplinary, Dutch-born American artist and designer living in Denmark. I explore our contemporary human experience from a conceptual, philosophical and intuitive viewpoint. My international upbringing, broad education, and previous work as a creative director in New York, have influenced me to think globally and conceptually. My work focuses on issues around multi-cultural identity, migration and belonging,
I am drawn to working with natural fibers, textiles and materials like paper, wood or seaweed. They have a history and hold meaning relating to the specific energy of their location. Each of my projects is quite different from previous ones, giving me the opportunity to bring various skills and considerations into play. Colors and forms are often inspired by nature as a portal to (re)connection.
with a basis in stories, mythology and archetypes.
I am drawn to working with natural fibers, textiles and materials like paper, wood or seaweed. They have a history and hold meaning relating to the specific energy of their location. Each of my projects is quite different from previous ones, giving me the opportunity to bring various skills and considerations into play. Colors and forms are often inspired by nature as a portal to (re)connection.
EDUCATION
I studied fine art, graphic design and interior architecture:
I studied fine art, graphic design and interior architecture:
Atelier Hourdé, Paris, France
Ecole Camondo, Paris, France
The Corcoran School of Art, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA (BFA)
Parsons School of Art and Design in New York, NY, USA
School for Visual Arts in New York, NY, USA
The Art Students League, New York, NY, USA
Haystack Mountain School, Deer Isle, ME, USA
Take Two Fiber Arts, Australia
Ecole Camondo, Paris, France
The Corcoran School of Art, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA (BFA)
Parsons School of Art and Design in New York, NY, USA
School for Visual Arts in New York, NY, USA
The Art Students League, New York, NY, USA
Haystack Mountain School, Deer Isle, ME, USA
Take Two Fiber Arts, Australia
SELECTED AWARDS
Recipient of two Emmy Awards and eight Emmy nominations
Recipient of two Emmy Awards and eight Emmy nominations
MEMBER OF
BKF (Billedkunstnernes forbund / Danish Visual Artists)
IAA (International Association of Art)
BKF (Billedkunstnernes forbund / Danish Visual Artists)
IAA (International Association of Art)
Photo by Nelly Gaskin