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Ceramics
My work consists mainly of unique hand-formed stoneware: sculptures / objects.
I work in series and always start with the theme.
Many of my ceramic objects are inspired by natural structure.
Finds and (microscope) photos are among my sources.
My work contains elements from the colorful world of minerals, shells and coral,
but also of fossils.
My work consists mainly of unique hand-formed stoneware: sculptures/objects. I work in series and always start with the theme. Many of my ceramic objects are inspired by natural structure.
Findsand (microscope) photos include my sources. My work contains elements from the colorful world of minerals, shells and coral, but also of fossils.

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Themes
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Method

The (garden) statues are designed and made so that they are draining. They are resistant to outdoor temperatures, even against the frost. The work is built up hollow with coils of clay. Characteristic is my way of decorating: with color dots (sometimes dashes), similar to pointillism in painting. The colors are composed of different glaze materials and oxides. Afterwards, the work is fired at 1000°C (bisque), this makes the colors to burn in the clay and the clay petrified. Transparent glaze is then applied and the work is again fired at 1220°-1240°C in an electric ceramic oven.
Nature
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Method

The (garden) statues are designed and made so that they are draining. They are resistant to outdoor temperatures, even against the frost. The work is built up hollow with coils of clay. Characteristic is my way of decorating: with color dots (sometimes dashes), similar to pointillism in painting. The colors are composed of different glaze materials and oxides. Afterwards, the work is fired at 1000°C (bisque), this makes the colors to burn in the clay and the clay petrified. Transparent glaze is then applied and the work is again fired at 1220°-1240°C in an electric ceramic oven.
Objects
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    • Fossils
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    Oloids
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    The oloid is a geometric body that was invented by the Swiss inventor, mathematician and artist Paul Schatz. The shape is created when you merge 2 circles at an angle of 90 ° in such a way that the rim of one passes through the axis of the other. The reverse is also the case. The oloid is characterized by the tumbling movement with which it, moving over its entire own surface, moves over a flat surface.
    Sea creatures
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    Sea creatures Plankton
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    Sea creatures Coral
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    Sea creatures Ocean
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    • Sea creatures Shells
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    • Sea creatures Sea urchins
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    Sea creatures Fish
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    About me

    Arts and Crafts teacher training in Groningen.
    Followed workshops and courses by both Dutch and foreign ceramists with regard to different techniques.

    Teacher Arts and Crafts at secondary school level.

    Since 1991 working as an independent ceramic artist from my own studio.

    Member of 'Keramisten Noord-Holland'.

    Work sold to individuals and companies in the Netherlands and abroad (Belgium, Germany, France and Canada).
    Exhibitions 2023

    4, 5 en 11, 12 maart
    Stichting Keramisten Noord Holland |
    Oude Ursulakerk | Warmenhuizen 
    (only the first weekend I'am taking part)








    [Group] exhibitions

    Public Library l Anna Paulowna
    Church | Oudesluis
    Reformed Church l Anna Paulowna
    Gallery Artea | Bergen (NH)
    Gallery 'De Eilandspolder' | Graft-De Rijp
    Maison de la Céramique,Les Beaumettes | Vaucluse [Fr]
    Gallery 'Windkracht 13' | Den Helder
    Island exhibition 'Sail Graft' l Graft-De Rijp
    'Sculpture in Garden' | Anna Paulowna
    Noorderkerk | Hoorn
    'Rondje Wieringen'
    Art route l IJzerlo (Achterhoek)
    Old Ursula Church l Warmenhuizen
    Galery Mosa-Art l Katwijk (Cuijk)
    Jan Cees Lont | Oude Niedorp
    Kunstuitleen West-Friesland l Hoorn
    Old Town Hall |Barsingerhorn
    Art Summer |Anna Paulowna
    Bonifacius Church l Medemblik
    EGES dyslexia center l Den Oever
    'Sculpture in Garden' l Wieringerwaard
    Fort Penningsveer | Haarlem
    Gallery Boot & Steyn | St. Maartensbrug
    Great church l Edam
    Studio Ina Vos | Hengelo
    Keramikos l Haarlem
    Dynamic Ceramics Shopl l Leeuwarden
    Tiny's Gallery l Lelystad
    Ondernemerscentrale l Tuitjenhorn
    Cultural Centre Pancratius | Oosterblokker
    Galery Irene Loonstra | Marrum (Fr)
    'Natura Inspiratus' | castle Bouchout |Meise (B)
    Sculpture garden Versicolor | Lutjewinkel
    Village church | Grootschermer
    Sculptureroute Amadeus | Breezand
    Tiny's gallery | Sluis

    Art markets / fairs
    Aalten
    Medemblik
    Bergen (NH)
    Garden ornaments
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    Birds
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    Stacks
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    Traveling
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    Dry feet
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    • News]


    On 4 and 5 March, my work will be on display again at the large group exhibition of the SKNH  in the Oude Ursulakerk, Dorpstraat 93, 1749 AA Warmenhuizen.














    Bowls
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    Flora's, Féménin, Nereids
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    • Jewelry
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    Miscellaneous
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