Curriculum vitae

In 1992, I graduated at Academie Minerva Groningen as an autonomous artist with staged photos. Prior to this study I have completed environmental studies on the Agricultural university. This has determined the underlying theme in my work.

The inescapable influence that man has on nature/environment is my central motif. To put it stronger, we are a lost species and take other beautiful creatures with us on our downfall.

The photos went out of focus and I started making paintings using paper cut outs. In 10 years I moved slowly towards using only paper.
I noticed that my themes could be better expressed in that fragile material.
At first I started with handmade cut outs. Later I discovered the laser cutter machine, which allowed me to make large installations. 
I also discovered new techniques and different paper-materials.

My aim is to create works that look harmless and decorative, but are not upon closer look.