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  • Fortunate Butterflies in box frames
    Fortunate Butterflies in box frames

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  • Framed Unsad Red Butterfly
    Framed Unsad Red Butterfly

    Animal friendly Framed Red ButterflyA red butterfly painting in a box frame, just like the taxidermy butterflies. But without the sadnes. To celebrate how animal friendly you are.

    Why 'Unsad Butterflies'?My Unsad Butterflies are…

    € 185,00
  • Framed Unsad Green Butterfly
    Framed Unsad Green Butterfly

    Animal friendly Framed Green ButterflyA Green butterfly painting in a box frame, just like the taxidermy butterflies. But without the sadnes. To celebrate how animal friendly you are.

    Why 'Unsad Butterflies'?My Unsad Butterflies…

    € 185,00
  • Framed Unsad Peacock Eye Butterfly
    Framed Unsad Peacock Eye Butterfly

    Animal friendly Framed Peacock eye ButterflyA peacock eye butterfly painting in a box frame, just like the taxidermy butterflies. But without the sadnes. To celebrate how animal friendly you are.

    Why 'Unsad Butterflies'?My Unsad…

    € 185,00
  • Framed Unsad Black and Purple Butterfly
    Framed Unsad Black and Purple Butterfly

    Animal friendly Framed Black and Purple ButterflyA black and purple butterfly painting in a box frame, just like the taxidermy butterflies. But without the sadnes.

    Why 'Unsad Butterflies'?My Unsad Butterflies are an…

    € 185,00
  • Framed Unsad Magenta Butterfly
    Framed Unsad Magenta Butterfly

    Animal friendly Framed Magenta ButterflyA magenta butterfly painting in a box frame, just like the taxidermy butterflies. But without the sadnes. To celebrate how animal friendly you are.

    Why 'Unsad Butterflies'?My Unsad…

    € 185,00
  • Framed Unsad Turquoise Butterfly
    Framed Unsad Turquoise Butterfly

    Animal friendly Framed Turqoise ButterflyA turqoise butterfly painting in a box frame, just like the taxidermy butterflies. But without the sadnes. To celebrate how animal friendly you are.

    Why 'Unsad Butterflies'?My Unsad…

    € 185,00
  • Baby Sheep, 50 x 70 cm, in plexiglass
    Baby Sheep, 50 x 70 cm, in plexiglass

    BABY SHEEPHow lovely would it be if sheep were born this way..

    ∙ Size 50 x 70 cm
    ∙ Print on 5mm plexiglass
    ∙ 3mm dibond plate on the back side, with a 2 cm. suspension profile
    ∙ Ready to hang
    ∙ Limited edition of…

    € 495,00
  • Through Thick & Thin, screenprint #4
    Through Thick & Thin, screenprint #4

    Through thick and Thin #4,

    26 stories about the relationship between siblings. To remember that your family is always there for you.

    Screen printed by hand
    30 x 30 cm. Very limited editions of ±2Each print comes with a yummy…

    € 175,00

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Art as visual reminders

I create artworks with the aim of enhancing the viewer’s life. 

Each piece I make serves a specific purpose. For example, Wishbird helps people stay focused on their goals, while A Blue Dot With a Heavy Life improves one’s mindset.

My work serves as visual reminders for personal reflection, such as paying attention to family or living more Light-Footedly. 

 

Symbolism and cheerful superstitions

My art is rich in symbolism and cheerful superstitions, often incorporating elements like robins and swallows, as well as the Nazar—the blue eye amulet traditionally believed to protect against negative influences.

Animals frequently appear in my work, not for their appearance, but for their deeper symbolic meaning. 

 

Techniques

What makes my work unique is my approach. I work in the same way I did as a graphic designer: by seeking the essence of a message, translating it into an image, and simplifying it to its core for maximum impact. 

My techniques range from painting with watercolor ink or acryllic, to screen printing, stenciling and enamel, depending on what the concept requires.

 

Inspiration

For me, it’s crucial that every piece I create adds something meaningful to the viewer’s life. 

I draw inspiration from my own daily experiences, often dealing with themes like focus, gratitude, comfort, love, adolescence, and moments of learning.

 

Something valuable

At the academy, I learned that nothing is created simply because it’s ‘fun’ or ‘beautiful,’ and I continue to carry that philosophy with me. 

Every piece is designed to help the viewer, offering them something valuable to integrate into your daily life.

 

 

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