The exhibition LIVING CITIES was on display at Treptow Ateliers in Berlin from May 17th till 19th. The exhibition presented artworks made by artists from a variety of countries who stay or stayed at Treptow Ateliers in Berlin and Artists' Retreat no-mu in the outskirts of Kyoto (Kameoka, Japan).  Photo's by Christoph Schieder.

My painting 'Vastness' from the series 'Stories from Kameoka' was on show, together with the other paintings from the series in the format of small postcard prints. For all paintings and more information about this art project, click here. 

For more photo's from the exhibition, click here. For more information click here.

Happy to share the news that my painting 'Vastness' from the series 'Stories from Kameoka' will be on show in Berlin! Scroll down to see the painting. To view all paintings in this series, click here.

The exhibition LIVING CITIES at TREPTOW ATELIERS also shows other artworks by participants of artist in residence at Artists' Retreat No-Mu in Kameoka. More information about the exhibition below.

It's been nearly two months since I've returned from my artist in residence in Kameoka, Japan. Returning to my daily life in Amsterdam, time has passed by quickly. However, what I've experienced, seen and felt in Kameoka is not forgotten. I've been living in a different pace, taking more time and being more attentive. I started a photoproject that is an implementation ,result of and -exercise in- slowing down and looking closely. It is not about technique but about observation, which is why my choice of material is very simple: a single-use camera.

Back to 'Stories from Kameoka'. Three landscapes have been added to the series. Beside a visual component, each landscape is connected to a story. Together with the four portraits I painted in Kameoka during the residency, these seven paintings make up the visual component of 'Stories from Kameoka'. You can see all paintings by clicking here.

It has been an interesting journey, where I've also experimented and discovered new techniques and materials. The landscapes are done in gouache, a material I discovered just last year.  The size of these paintings roughly corresponds to the a3 format, which is also a larger surface than I usually work on. With the paintings finished, I am now continuing with the text.

In the meanwhile I've also been looking for ways to show the project. It is now possible to purchase postcards at the 'Shop' button on this website. A booklet is to appear as well.

Please stay tuned and thank you for viewing and supporting  'Stories from Kameoka'!

Happy to share the news that Tanaka Eikoh-san has asked me to speak on his behalf at the Micro Residence Meeting 2019 in Kyoto.

I will give a short presentation on the artist in residence project: Micro Happening at Artists' Retreat no-mu in Kameoka. The presentation will consist out of two parts: a general outline of the program and my own personal experiences as a participant.
Please feel welcome to join and learn about micro residence programs all across Japan, registration closes 7 February.

More information here.