I was born in Holland on the 7th of June, 1958. After finishing art studies in Amsterdam, I spent several years studying the language of symbols in mysticism and esoteric philosophy, which increasingly would become a prominent source of inspiration for my art. In the years that followed I specialized as a fine painter, especially focusing on mastering the classical painting techniques.
My subject matter usually has a spiritual content, although often the meaning is hidden behind the images of my personal mythology. In this way viewers of my paintings are invited to experience their own inner meaning in response to the images.
My aim is, by exploring the deeper levels of the soul, to create archetypical images which awaken a spiritual dimension in the beholder. The meaning of my work, therefore, should rather be experienced in the heart than understood by the mind.
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