What if, in our fast-paced world, we’ve lost the ability to truly connect with each other and ourselves? This is the question my work explores, inviting you to rediscover these vital connections through a mix of multi media.

At the center of my work are standing skyscrapers, which for me symbolize current society. This society is constantly pushing to be faster, more efficient, taller, and bigger, yet doing so at the expense of both humanity and the environment.

Alongside these buildings, I introduce a group of characters (poppetjes). They have lived in these buildings for a long time but no longer feel at home. As a result, they embark on a search for a new world, escaping the city. Through them, I express my own search for connection, using their journey as a way to explore and create new worlds.

In their journey, they seek to rediscover who they are and reconnect with their hearts. They turn away from rational thinking and create a new world together, one that meets their needs. This process unfolds through painting, ceramics, steel, and photography, each medium helping to shape the world they are trying to build.

As you observe, I invite you to explore your connection with yourself and join me in the search for a new world we must long for.

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