Make your own Mandala every day!
Originating from Sanskrit, the word 'mandala' literally translates to "magic circle"—the very core of essence. In numerous cultures, circles represent unity and natural order, while their lack of beginning or end serves as a symbol of eternity. For my mandalas, I utilize handmade clay forms inspired by lace and the sea. Artifacts, amulets, or talismans may also be integrated into these works.
paperclay
2025
This mandala was made for the exhibition “Rituals” in Wassenaar
2025
Installation - ceramics
2018
Installation
during Hoogtij#41
Ceramic & sisal rope
2015
Rope & ceramic
2016
detail view
Bamboo, ceramic & rope
2015
Bamboo, ceramic & rope
2015
Installation
2016
Installation
2015
Ceramic, reinforcement mesh, rope & rubber
2014
Foto: Anke van den Berg
Reinforcement mesh, ceramic & sisal rope
2012
detail view
series Noir et Rouge
Assembly; bikewheel, wood, metal, rubber & ceramic
130x155 cm
detail view
Ceramic & rubber
2013
detail view
foto: Lieke Romeijn
Installation in Gent, Belgium
Installation
at EY, The Hague
2015/2016
A temple for the earth to nurture, to protect, to keep her alive and fertile.
A place to respect and honor the earth.
A place for contemplation, reflection, meditation or just being quiet for a while.
A place for prayer, to light a candle, make a small offering or recharge your energy.
My temple for the ‘living earth’ symbolizes my own "living” earth, keeping it fruitful and cherishing it.
“Levende Aarde” ( “Living Earth”) During travels, holy places, temples and altars have always held great attraction and are therefore a source of inspiration. Over the years I have often created works based on what I have seen and/or experienced.
For the exhibition "Living Earth" it was immediately clear that I wanted to make a temple, a free interpretation born of an idea. Mythology, symbols and my own archive contributed further, the details were created by dreams and spontaneous thoughts. Only after making these additions, I searched for possible meanings.
2023