News, Past, current and upcoming..
❱ Glacier series,
From December 2023
❱ There’s an elephant in the room, ( the lack of sense of necessity )
Part two, December 2023, Location will be announced as soon there’s a confirmation.
❱ Wool:
Exploring its natural beauty
The beauty of raw wool lies in its simplicity and authenticity,
The beauty of raw wool lies in its simplicity and authenticity,
It reminds us of the importance of sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials. As we strive to reduce our impact on the planet, raw wool is a stunning reminder of the beauty that can be found in natural and sustainable materials.
Sustainability and Ethical Considerations:
Wool is a renewable resource, as sheep produce a new fleece each year. It is also biodegradable, making it an environmentally friendly choice compared to synthetic fibers.
But take in mind that wool to use, be sourced from farms that prioritize animal welfare, ensuring that sheep are treated ethically and their well-being is respected.
When keeping in mind Its sustainability and ethical considerations it makes wool an attractive choice for those seeking environmentally friendly materials.
The wool I use to work with is from the rare Schoonebeker sheep and the indigenous Drents heath sheep.
(Drenthe is the province in the north east of the Netherlands where I grew up, what I always call home.)
I work with local shepherds who uses his flock of sheep for sustainable and ecological management of the heath landscapes.
The sheep's grazing behavior helps maintain the balance of the delicate heathland ecosystem. By selectively grazing on certain plants and shrubs, they prevent the dominance of fast-growing species, allowing a diverse range of plants and wildlife to thrive. This ecological approach ensures the preservation of the unique flora and fauna of Drenthe's heathlands, contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the overall health of the ecosystem.
Wool reflects the landscape, climate, and soil, creating a unique and diverse range of textures and colors. This connection to nature and the farming community is an essential part of the beauty of raw wool, and it gives the material a sense of authenticity and integrity.
❱ Sidewalk garden Amsterdam,
Landscaping project, July 2023
❱ There’s an elephant in the room, ( the lack of sense of necessity )
Amare, The Hague, 7-17 Nnovember 7 until November 17 2022. Episode one
The Guardian described it as a Blistering performance..
Eleven days, 3086 pages.
There’s an elephant in the room (the lack of sense of necessity)
A cross pollination with Amare The Hague (house for the arts @ NDT, Royal Conservatoire and the Residentie Orkest.)
The Hague, November 7-17, 2022.
An eleven day art intervention / performance during COP27 (Conference of the Parties)
COP27 is the 27th annual UN meeting on climate. COP27 was taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh Egypt.
Eleven days 10 hours a day between November 7 and November 17 - 2022 changing the full 3086 pages of the IPCC* climate reports into confetti by hand.
The art performance / intervention invited the viewer into the work to turn the report into confetti together knowing the importance of the report where at the same time in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt the COP27 was going on.
*(IPCC The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations organization for assessing the risks of climate change.)