KRIMPEN AAN DEN IJSSEL — A single street sign turns the entire village center into a collaborative work of art. The 'Lotte Stam-Beeseplein' is part of 'the performance'. It offers the opportunity to imagine the future of the village heart together.
How? Everyone who uses this cultural space becomes a participant in this development. Through our actions, we give meaning to this space. With art, we shape the world we want to live in.
To set this movement in motion, I would like to meet with interested residents in September. By using the square in a truly different way, we are building the village heart of tomorrow.
KRIMPEN AAN DEN IJSSEL — The 'cardio_vision' research examined the absence of a vibrant village heart. To get closer to an answer, I developed 'the performance'. This artistic concept introduces the town center situation as the backdrop for a changing spectacle. In many towns, there is a characteristic square surrounding a church, or important figures have been placed on pedestals. The village center of Krimpen lacks a clear "face."
In the past, the historical origins of the linear village have been treated carelessly. The municipality needs a future narrative that creates new conditions. Only in this way will a characteristic "face" of Krimpen emerge. That is why I wanted to temporarily place an empty monumental pedestal in the parking lot of Raadhuisplein and in the empty office building above the DIRK to set up an exhibition of "village faces".
Unfortunately, it was not possible to realize this plan in 2025. The property owner did not grant permission for the use of the office. The temporary plinth for the square was too expensive. However, it was possible to introduce the 'Lotte Stam-Beeseplein' on an electricity substation.
KRIMPEN AAN DEN IJSSEL — In 2024, I was invited to this municipality by policy advisor Ellen Jacobs (Culture, Language and Events). This collaboration came about within the framework of ‘Gezocht Talentvolle Gemeenten’ (Talent Municipalities Wanted). The relationship between artist and municipality was central to this initiative.
The artistic research here was titled 'cardio_vision'. It focused on the long-cherished wish to realize a vibrant 'Heart of Krimpen'. In a unique collaboration with residents, entrepreneurs, and municipal employees, I worked on a different perspective on this issue.
Network LEV! — Living Environment and Imagination 2022 - 2026
PROVINCE UTRECHT — Through its Culture, Heritage, and Living Environment program, the Province of Utrecht established a network of artists and designers to contribute expertise and creativity to issues related to spatial quality. In 2022 and 2023, this network was called CEL— Culture, Heritage, and the Living Environment — and since 2024, it has been called Network LEV! — Living Environment and Imagination. Members of this network include Rianne Makkink, Marieke Rietbergen, Paul de Kort, Jolan van der Wiel, Catherine Visser, Jelle van der Ster, Marieke van Zanten, and Edwin Stolk.
LANGERBRUGGE (BE) — The 'Mission Dhuicque' visualization plan was developed in the summer of 2020. With this plan, I wanted to continue where the architect-photographer Eugène Dhuicque left off: namely, mapping, interpreting, and protecting endangered heritage in various ways.
In the Municipality of Evergem, 'Mission Dhuicque' relates specifically to the dilapidated heritage of the power plant. In the Langerbrugge-Zuid coupling area, this plan consists of a landscape triptych, of which 'Position 2 - View of the Langerbrugge Power Plant' was previously realized during the Ghent Light Festival in 2021. My goal is to use art to visualize the future of this heritage.
To continue working, I am seeking partners to collaborate with. Please do not hesitate to get in touch.