This painting has undergone a transformative journey, and its meaning has evolved every time I have looked at it over the years. Initially titled 'Tentative Grip on Reality', it was created during a tumultuous period marked by existential uncertainty and disillusionment. The faded hand, barely visible…

I never thought that Sister & Brother would be my final commission as a painter, but I'm glad it ended on a high note. Growing up with three sisters in a close family gave me a deep understanding of the bond that siblings share. With this painting of a brother and sister, I aimed to capture that essence.

I was interviewed by a Dutch independent ceramics magazine 'De Kleine K', and was also invited to contribute to the KnowHow technical section by sharing my creative process.

My family gifted me a flower arrangement adorned with green lotus pods after an exhibition in 2011 and I became captivated by these pods' developmental stages. Witnessing the pods transition from vitality to a dormant state between death and life sparked an emotional and spiritual resonance within me.

As I gaze upon this painting, one of my many self-portraits, I am filled with gratitude for the journey that led me to this point. Self-expression has been an essential tool for my personal growth, and this particular work of art reflects my state of mind at the time of creation, merging both my past and present.

Corine, whom I affectionately called 'Dushi', was a long-time friend. She came into my life when I was hiding from the world and dealing with unspoken struggles. She was my neighbour at the time, introduced herself, and opened the proverbial door into my heart and life.

These paintings, one of my husband and the other a self-portrait, were my last attempts to visualize the space between thoughts before retiring my paintbrushes, exploring the mind's transition between inward and outward focus…