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My passion for clay began in my childhood, but the real turning point came a number of years ago when I discovered hand-building. Translating the beautiful shapes and colors of nature into clay works gives me a feeling of joy and a deep respect for nature.
In my work, I look for a combination of various organic forms. I create sculptures that are transitional forms between coral, mushrooms, seaweed, etc. In doing so, I also try to capture the constant movement of nature in clay. When you look at my sculptures, they seem to actually move or grow, as if the transformation of form is still in full swing.
The creative process is essential to me. Building up the clay and refining the form in detail through glaze are moments that clear my mind. It has become a passion; I simply could not do without it anymore.

Rotterdam

organic | growth | harmonious

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My Creative Process

"I collect lots of images and take photos of all kinds of shapes I encounter outside. Before I begin, I browse through my archive, and from that an idea for a sculpture takes shape. To develop it further, I make a pencil sketch or a clay sketch. During the making process, it often happens that the sculpture asks for something different than I originally had in mind; for me, it is a very creative process to turn that into a result that does justice to the piece. Before I glaze the sculpture, I take photos from all sides and color them on my iPad until I have the right color combination. I spend a number of weeks on the whole process until the result is ready to be shown. And then a next creation pops into my head."

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