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  • from wax to wonderful

    from wax to wonderful

    I recently got the opportunity to try lost wax casting for the very first time!! And I’m definitely hooked! A model is carved out of wax, a mould is made of the model, the wax is melted away, metal is poured into the mould and then the mould is destroyed to reveal the one and…

  • darkness light war peace

    darkness light war peace

    Pendant with removable dove brooch depicting the contrast between war and peace. A white dove, symbol of peace, descending on to a war ridden background of rubble, blood and bullet holes. Sterling silver dove, prong set obsidian, enamel and riveted soda can heart against a background of textured, oxidized sterling silver.

  • zoom in

    zoom in

    Art school assignment that was inspired by a series of articles in the Science section of the Dutch newspaper, De Volkskrant, in 2012/2013. By zooming in on science and biology around us ones gets a microscopic view which displays interesting structures which look alike even though the subjects are totally different. Brooch. Alpaca, copper and…

  • spiegel im spiegel

    spiegel im spiegel

    ‘Mirror(s) in a mirror’ Art school project inspired by the composition by Arvo Pärt.  It refers to an infinity mirror producing an infinity of images, endless reflections.   Silver, copper, messing, gold foil, enamel, mirror and fresh water pearls representing almond blossom buds which was a favourite of my mother. Looking in a mirror I see so much…

  • after the rain

    after the rain

    Inspired by shiny drops hanging from brown twigs and branches seen during early morning walks in the woods. Geïnspireerd door glimmende druppels die aan bruine twijgen en takken hangen die te zien zijn tijdens vroege ochtendwandelingen in het bos. Visit my shop for ‘after the rain’listings.

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