Nasty Women, The Handmaid’s Tale.


September 19 to 28 - Galerie du Nord, Buikslotermeerplein 1730, Amsterdam
The founders of Nasty Women London and Nasty Women Alkmaar are once again joining forces to curate a powerful exhibition together to showcase the best of their "nasty talent. THE REVOLUTION IS HERE!
Donald Trump's re-election as president of the United States exposes the disturbing parallels between the speculative fiction of Margaret Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale (1985) and today's harsh reality. The book, banned at the time because of its themes around feminism, religious extremism, LGBTQ+ representation, sexuality, violence and authoritarianism, has since been described by the New York Times as the "Patron Saint of Feminist Dystopia."
In this exhibition, Nasty artists respond to these themes and more, through a wide range of art forms.
The exhibition offers a diverse and inclusive space where women share their stories through various forms of mixed media art. In a time of global uncertainty - with Trump's renewed power, as well as the wars in Gaza and Ukraine - we want to bring the community together.
It is a time to reflect on our differences, our similarities and our strengths.

Participating artists: Dorrit Klomp, Saskia de Rooy, Lotte Fleur, Godelieve Smulders, Air conditioning Caravan, Ronja Ulvfot, Marcella Perrusquia, A.J. Meulenhof, Sonya Wilson, Chrystl Rijkeboer, Erna Kuik, Y. Visser, S.D. Wilson, S.S.M. Bakker, Rika Maje Deuvel, Alexandra van der Leeuw and Helen Roeten.




Tree People

The first 4 sculptures of Tree People I made, inspired by my journey to New Sealand.
Tree People #1 - Fantail man, Tree People #2 -Fungus man, Tree People #3 - Pine tree man, and Tree People #4 - Kaurie man.




‘CHAOS’.


During the Pentecost days, 7, 8 & 9 June, I will exhibit solo in the church of ‘de Woude’ in Noord Holland.
In the exhibition ‘CHAOS’ I will show a selection of works from the past 7 years.
On display are works about: ‘Living together during Corona’, mothers who can hardly offer their children safety in difficult circumstances and a ‘Trump figure’, who, together with his cronies, is bringing the masses to damnation.





Interview in Haarlem Today


Interview by Elisabeth Forsyth in 'Haarlem Today'.
Art from the Artist’s Eyes in Haarlem
Share firsthand stories from artists about their creative processes and inspirations in Haarlem.
Article 22/01/2025

Haarlem Today




So Many people, so many faces.




’WSC’ (Wall-Shape-Color)

Experimenting with abstract shapes & colors.




Mothers.

Mothers, my symbol for 'nourishment, trust and safety'. Something that is no longer self-evident in many places in the world these days. Wars and starvation are spreading across our world. Mothers are powerless against these future-destroying forces, only their unconditional motherly love is what they have to offer.
All animals are named purely based on personal association about their country of origin or simply on feeling.




‘Laat Liefde regeren’ at the Verwey Museum, Haarlem.


On show from November 1, 2024 to May 11, 2025.
'Let love rule' at the Verwey Museum in Haarlem, from November 1 2024 - May 11 2025. The exhibition about and by Dolly Bellefleur, who has been on the barricades for love, equality and tolerance for 35 years. Especially in these times very much needed. In this exhibition you can also see 2 works of mine. 'The Dolly virus' and 'Divine'.




‘CHAOS + order - ning’ at the Vishal in Haarlem.


Members exhibition Vishal, with the theme CHAOS + order - ning (October 18 to November 24). My contribution regarding Chaos & Order; 'Please tell me who I am' & 'WSC#2'.





Ceramic cuddly toy project, part 3.

This one is special made for Nadesh's wedding.




Ceramic cuddly toy project, part 2.

Memories of our youth. What's more emotional than our own cuddly toy. It gave us 'joy', 'love', 'consolation' and 'happiness'. The world was too small when it was lost or forgotten somewhere. I started a ceramic cuddly toy project. The older the better! For 400 euro I'll copy your personal toy in ceramics.




Ceramic cuddly toy project.


Memories of our youth. What's more emotional than our own cuddly toy. It gave us 'joy', 'love', 'consolation' and 'happiness'. The world was too small when it was lost or forgotten somewhere. I started a ceramic cuddly toy project. The older the better! For 400 euro I'll copy your personal toy in ceramics.




Please tell me who I am.

Sculpture made for the exhibition 'CHAOS + o r d e - n i n g' at the Vishal in Haarlem. Show will run from October 19 until November 24.



Pink Mask, front & back.

The Mask can hang or stand.



I always see you & I always hear you.




From the series Mothers, ‘Mater’, ‘Moms’, Bambay’ and ‘Mem’.




From the series Mothers, ‘Mewet’, ‘Ma’, ‘Ama’ and ‘Mor’.




From the series Mothers, ‘Mutti, ‘Madre’, ‘Mère’ and ‘Eji’.

Mothers, my symbol for 'nourishment, trust and safety'. Something that is no longer self-evident in many places in the world these days. Wars and starvation are spreading across our world. Mothers are powerless against these future-destroying forces, only their unconditional motherly love is what they have to offer.
All animals are named purely based on personal association about their country of origin or simply on feeling.
Height all sculptures ±40 cm.




Tijdgeesten / Zeitgeists.




De Dwalers / The Wanderers.

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