During my residency at De Torenkamer in Amsterdam in the summer of 2018, I created landscapes using fabrics, plastics, and powders. These compositions primarily featured mountain-like forms in light hues. The vibrant atmosphere of the residency, situated near the sunny Vondelpark, influenced the outcome of my work. In the following months, I continued working with these forms and dry materials, resulting in this selection.

My series Waanplekken (Illusory Places) consists of impressions of landscapes that I form using photography and the use of everyday materials. With this ongoing project, initiated in 2015, I seek ways to give image to memories and imaginations of overwhelming nature and the sublime.

The landscapes that inspire me are of an extraordinary beauty that transcends visual depiction. This inspiration motivates me to attempt to portray it, fully aware of the impossibility. As I strive to create untouched nature with my own hands, I embrace a paradox that becomes inherent to my work.

Waanplekken (2018)
Digital photos of a staged place
Various sizes and editions