I am a Dutch artist living on the beautiful Island of Gods, Bali Indonesia. I moved here 9 years ago, coming from Vietnam where I went through a divorce. I packed up everything , took a leap of faith and moved to my dream island, starting a new life with my with my 2 beautiful daughters, then 8 and 5 years old.
The island has given me many experiences, good ones, but also many challenging ones, providing me the opportunity to work through the layers that where blocking me from the potential I have, to be truly ME, to embrace my talent. On top of that I decided to earn my money making art, I mean really ;-)?
Not an easy journey, I must say, being alone with 2 kids far away from my family, but for sure a rewarding one. Choosing to face whatever life threw at me, made me who I am today: the mother I want to be for my kids, the artist that tells stories through her creations, the healer who can feel the depth of things, the inspiration who knows there is much more than we can possibly imagine, sparkling people with hope and insights.
As a result of my life journey I created a powerful mixed media series called Innerscape.
Title: Going with the flow — Mixed media on canvas — 130x130 cm — close up shot
In this series I portray women with colorful headpieces, depicting their inner worlds. Reposing like cocoons, they safeguard against outside disruptions, radiating a deep, serene and calming feeling. Looking closer you might discover various symbols floating about, each aspiring to connect, whispering meaningful messages.
Each of the Innerscape paintings shows us the richness of our inner world. It reconnects us with our true self, our natural power, and our deepest desires. I hope their composition lights up the path of our self-discovery journey where the images bridge the worlds of the seen and the unseen, reminding us of our essence and gifts. The mixture of symbols, textures and imagery suggests meaning and insight just when we need it, guides us to tap into true self-worth and self-love.
Establishing a connection to our inner world where mental images are imperceptible by our five senses, helps us be in alignment with our divinity. Imagination is everything; it is where we preview and pre-pave life’s coming attractions. Tuning in to our essence empowers us to trust the journey.
Title: Freedom — Mixed media on canvas — 130x130 cm — close up shot
This series came through my desire to reconnect and bring us closer to our core nature by believing in the vast potential of who we truly are. My{he}art aims at encouraging and moving women in reclaiming their power, overcoming their limiting beliefs and discovering their talents, so they can move towards their unique purpose in life. For me, only then will women authentically connect and create with each other, paying it forward by inspiring others to share their gifts which will in turn impact humanity for the better.
