About

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 recent work focuses on identity, migration and nature as a means to connection.

These wide-ranging topics often call for installation work, which allows me to completely envelop the viewer. As a centering counter-practice, I also create stand-alone pieces where I explore ideas, develop form and test techniques through fiber sculpture, drawing, and painting.

I am drawn to working with local, used textiles and other local materials like wood or seaweed. They have a history and hold meaning relating to the specific energy of their location. Each project is quite different from previous ones, giving me the opportunity to bring various skills and considerations into play.

EDUCATION
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

SELECTED AWARDS
Recipient of two Emmy Awards and eight Emmy nominations

MEMBER OF
BKF (Billedkunstnernes forbund / Danish Visual Artists)
IAA (International Association of Art)