KRIMPEN AAN DEN IJSSEL — A single street sign now turns the entire village center into a collaborative work of art. The 'Lotte Stam-Beeseplein' is part of 'the performance' and 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. When we dance together here or park our cars, we give direction to a future.
By using the square in a truly different way — we are building the village heart of tomorrow. With art, we shape the world in which we want to live.
KRIMPEN AAN DEN IJSSEL — Following the research 'cardio_visie', in which I examined the failure of the desired vibrant village center to materialize, I developed 'The performance'. With this artistic concept, I introduce 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 in the center. The village center of Krimpen lacks a clear "face."
The historical origins of the village have been treated carelessly. To look for a "face" of the village I proposed placing an empty monumental pedestal in the parking area. Additionally, I wanted to set up an exhibition of important people in the empty office building in the center.
It was not possible to execute this plan. The property owner did not grant permission for the exhibition in the empty office space. The temporary pedestal in the parking area was too expensive. However, we did succeed in presenting the 'Lotte Stam-Beeseplein' on an electricity substation at the end of 2025.
KRIMPEN AAN DEN IJSSEL — In 2024, I was invited to the village 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 in the village was titled 'cardio_vision' and 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.