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Ter Apel

News photo of refugee centre Ter Apel turned into tapestry, made out of tens of thousands donated buttons, all embroidered by hand. 250x285cm. 2023.

Rutte

Portrait of Mark Rutte, embroidered buttons on black velvet, 100x148cm. 2023.

War Flags: Palestine

Flag of Palestine made with embroidered buttons on mesh, wooden and aluminum frame. 40x85cm. 2024.

War Flags: Ukraine

Flag of Ukraine made with embroidered buttons on mesh, wooden and aluminum frame. 45x75cm. 2024.

War Flags: Syria

Flag of Syria made with embroidered buttons on mesh, wooden and aluminum frame. 45x75cm. 2024.

Walther 2.0

Handgun replica made out of glass beads, gold beads, pearls, crystal beads and Swarovski crystals. 23x30cm. Not true to size. 2023.

Iranian Velvet: Birthday

Private photos transformed into velvet tapestries. Turquoise velvet on a wooden and aluminum frame. 70x100cm. 2023

Iranian Velvet: Pizza

Private photos transformed into velvet tapestries. Gray velvet (two shades) on a wooden and aluminum frame. 110x150cm. 2023

Trump Mugshot

Woven glass, metal and gold plated beads on wool, on wooden and aluminum frame. 47x42cm. 2023

Pieta Studies no.3

Silk, organza, lace, glass beads and mesh on wooden frame. 50x40cm. 2024

Pieta Studies no.2

Silk and pleated organza on mesh on wooden frame, 50x40cm. 2024

Pieta Studies no.1

Embroidery with cotton thread and glass beads onto organza and mesh, on wooden frame with gold paint. 40x30cm. 2024

The Apple

Approx. 50.000 handwoven beads, crystal, lurex yarn, glass marble filling. 35x35x30cm, chain of 90cm, 9 kilos in total. 2021

Pietà

This tapestry is about the story of Adam and Eve and Original Sin in relation to contemporary society, especially what effect the Bible story still has in our Western society today. In Paradise, the devil disguised as a snake tempted Eve to take a bite of the forbidden apple, then Eve tempted Adam, resulting in both being banished from Paradise.

Pietà

This tapestry is about the story of Adam and Eve and Original Sin in relation to contemporary society, especially what effect the Bible story still has in our Western society today. In Paradise, the devil disguised as a snake tempted Eve to take a bite of the forbidden apple, then Eve tempted Adam, resulting in both being banished from Paradise.

Je zal er zelf wel om gevraagd hebben, de kalender!

Na een succesvolle crowdfunding is ‘ie dan ein-de-lijk hier: de verjaardagskalender met al mijn 12 kralenwerken met daarop botte, lompe, seksistische uitspraken. Het was maar een grapje, niet zo boos kijken, hij bedoelde het vast niet zo…. Kortom, je mag ook niks meer zeggen!

Je bent best technisch voor een vrouw

These sentences can be heard very often when addressing inappropriate behaviour. It was just a joke, he didn’t mean it like that! Bet you asked for it, it’s just the way he is……. And so on, and so on. Every time a new sentence pops up in the media, or when I encounter one myself, I might include it in the next tapestry…

Stel je niet zo aan

This work is part of a series where I am going to integrate common replies in Dutch on sexist or other inappropriate behaviour into kitsch tapestries, with an embroidery-style rose in the middle. I started working on these tapestries during the large #metoo scandal on The Voice of Holland.

Je mag niet eens meer flirten

Part of a series addressing sexism, this artwork showcases common Dutch responses like "You're not even allowed to flirt anymore" integrated into kitsch-style tapestries. Inspired by the #MeToo scandal on The Voice of Holland, the series humorously critiques everyday sexist comments.

Doe eens niet zo ongezellig

This kitsch tapestry features the Dutch phrase "Doe eens niet zo ongezellig" ("Don’t be such a buzzkill")—part of a series integrating typical dismissive responses to sexism and inappropriate behavior. Inspired by the #MeToo scandal in The Voice of Holland.

Vroeger kon dat gewoon

This work is part of a series where I am going to integrate common replies in Dutch on sexist or other inappropriate behaviour into kitsch tapestries, with an embroidery-style rose in the middle.

Niet zo boos kijken

This work is part of a series where I am going to integrate common replies in Dutch on sexist or other inappropriate behaviour into kitsch tapestries, with an embroidery-style rose in the middle. I started working on these tapestries during the large #metoo scandal on The Voice of Holland.

Ben je ongesteld, of zo?

This work is part of a series where I am going to integrate common replies in Dutch on sexist or other inappropriate behaviour into kitsch tapestries, with an embroidery-style rose in the middle. I started working on these tapestries during the large #metoo scandal on The Voice of Holland.

Je zal er zelf wel om gevraagd hebben

The artwork "Je zal er zelf wel om gevraagd hebben" is part of a series that captures common responses to sexism and inappropriate behavior in Dutch culture. With an embroidered rose on a kitsch tapestry, the piece highlights how such dismissive comments reflect deeper societal issues. This artwork is currently part of the Museum W collection in Weert.

Het ergste moet nog komen

The artwork "Het ergste moet nog komen" by Schopenhauer is a striking commentary on the rise of right-wing extremism and fascism in the Netherlands. Made from gold-plated handwoven beads and featuring Fraktur script, it reflects on history’s dark chapters. The quote is a chilling reminder of potential consequences in today’s political climate.

Hij bedoelde het vast niet zo

The artwork "Hij bedoelde het vast niet zo" addresses dismissive responses to inappropriate behavior, often heard when confronting sexism. Part of a series inspired by the #MeToo scandal, it incorporates these all-too-common phrases into kitsch tapestries, blending them with traditional embroidery-style roses.

Je mag ook niks meer zeggen

The artwork "Je mag ook niks meer zeggen" addresses the frustration often expressed when people feel restricted in their comments due to societal shifts in addressing inappropriate behavior. Part of a series inspired by the #MeToo scandal, this piece integrates these defensive remarks into kitsch tapestries, blending them with traditional embroidery-style roses.

Zo is hij nou eenmaal

The artwork "Zo is hij nou eenmaal" reflects a common excuse for inappropriate behavior, integrating it into a kitsch tapestry with an embroidery-style rose. Inspired by the #MeToo scandal surrounding The Voice of Holland, this piece is part of a series that challenges normalized sexist remarks.

Het was maar een grapje

This work is part of a series where I am going to integrate common replies in Dutch on sexist or other inappropriate behaviour into kitsch tapestries, with an embroidery-style rose in the middle. I started working on these tapestries during the large #metoo scandal on The Voice of Holland.

Molotov Cuddles

Aren't these stuffed Molotov cocktail toys the cutest?There are three types of Molotov Cuddles, each are available in an edition of three plus one. So that's twelve softies in total!Varying sizes, ranging up from 28 to 35cm tall.

Een standbeeld voor Truus van Lier / A statue for Truus van Lier

Ontdek het ontroerende verhaal achter het standbeeld van Truus van Lier, een jonge verzetsheldin die haar leven riskeerde tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Dit kunstwerk eert haar moedige strijd tegen de Duitse bezetters. Lees meer over de achtergrond, betekenis en creatie van dit eerbetoon aan een van de heldinnen van Utrecht.

The Snake

The Snake is part of a new series of works about the Fall of man from the Biblical paradise, Eve who got temped by the Snake and who, in turn, temped Adam to eat form the forbidden apple.

Misogynist YouTube Titles

Two misogynist YouTube titles from the Manosphere/Incel movement. Size varies, but the letter 'e' measures about 9x9cm. Velvet and stuffing material. 2021

Beadwork tapestries

Two small beadwork tapestries made out of 11.150 beads each. The tapestries have a brass suspension system. Both texts on the tapestries are very well known within the women's rights activist movement.

Let’s get political

I decided to turn my favourite internet meme into a velvet tapestry. The tapestry is based on the 'let's get political' meme with Olivia Newton John. The tapestry measures 120x78cm and is made entirely out of velvet.

Men on Pedestals

Men on Pedestals are a series of two black and grey velvet tapestries. On each tapestry, a man stands on a so called scully box, a small platform, so they appear taller. In this case, they want to appear taller than their female co-star.

Teatr-e Shahr Metro Station

In 2019 I was an artist-in-residence at the Aria Residency in Tehran, Iran. One of the photos I took was of the Teatr-e Shahr Metro Station, one of the metro stations one could use when you would travel to Enghelab Street.

Trump no.1, 2, 3, 4

Trump to me is like a car crash: you don't want to look, but you have to. I turned one of his press photos into something else with 6700 glass and metal beads per tapestry.

¥€$ (Yen Euro Dollar)

Back in art school in 2011 I discovered that you could make words with the currency symbols on your computer keyboard. And then I found out Yen, Euro and Dollar together made the word 'YES'. Of course a ton of others already found out about this, but I still decided to make a small work on the subject.

Sending Thoughts and Prayers

The phrase "thoughts and prayers" is often used by officials and celebrities in the United States as a condolence after a tragic event, such as a deadly natural disaster.

Radium Girls

The Radium Girls were factory workers in the 1920s who contracted radium poisoning from painting watch dials with self-luminous, radioactive paint.

Iranian Velvet, part 2

In januari 2019 was ik artist-in-residence in de Aria Residency in Teheran, Iran. Tijdens mijn verblijf in de Aria Residency maakte ik vijf doeken met fluwelen replica's van foto's die ik in de straten van Teheran heb gemaakt; zie de pagina over Iraans fluweel op deze website voor meer informatie over dat project.

Iranian Velvet pt.3

In januari 2019 was ik artist-in-residence in de Aria Residency in Teheran, Iran. Tijdens mijn verblijf in de Aria Residency maakte ik vijf doeken met fluwelen replica's van foto's die ik in de straten van Teheran heb gemaakt; zie de pagina over Iraans fluweel op deze website voor meer informatie over dat project.

Iranian Velvet

During my stay at the Aria Residency I made five canvases with velvet, replicas of photos I took on the streets of Tehran. One of the photos I used is not a street photo but a photo of Mount Damavand, the highest peak in the Middle East.

Utility Box on Enghelab Street

The utility box in the image was used in protests in 2017 by the Girls of Enghelab Street, to protest the compulsary hijab and clothing restrictions for the people of Iran.

For You, María Hernández

The project was about Mariá Hernández as a person in general, MH is the most common name for a woman in Mexico with more than 2000 women being named MH. The project revolved about 'her' identity in general and an artificial living space was created, to give an identity to the name, to honour her and to raise awareness about women's rights in Mexico.

Korean Promises

Korean PromisesHand-sewn tapestry, 225x145cm, organza, nylon sewing thread, acrylic tube. Made for the exhibition CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE at In De Ruimte, Ghent (BE).

Soft Series: Brass Knuckles

As part of the Soft Series I made hand-sewn satin brass knuckles. On the inside there's a lead rope filling, so the knuckles keep their shape. The photos above and below are available as prints on aluminum.

Soft Series: P7

Als onderdeel van de Soft Series heb ik een met de hand genaaide replica van het Heckler&Koch P7 pistool gemaakt. Het pistool is gemaakt van satijn en gevuld met sesamzaadjes en gedroogde lavendel, gewoon om wat geur toe te voegen. De foto's hierboven en hieronder zijn beschikbaar als prints op aluminium.

Soft Series: Zeemijn

As part of the Soft Series and as part of my artist-in-residence at Kunsthal45, Den Helder I made a partially hand-sewn scale 1:1 transparant naval mine. The mine is made from transparant rainbow organza, transparant busks and multi-coloured nylon sewing thread.

Walther Plush5

The Walther Plush5 is a stuffed toy handgun; a crochet replica of the Walther P5, one of the current handguns of the Dutch police force.