Urban landscapes

Urban landscapes

My admiration for industrial architecture dates from the time that I occupied studio space in old factories and warehouses.

For many years I had a studio in an old tobacco factory in downtown Jersey City and was surrounded by old industrial buildings.
From my window I looked at the old powerhouse, an impressive industrial structure with beautiful brickwork and huge arched windows.
Zeeuws

Zeeuws

The word “Zeeuws” in Dutch means from Zeeland, a Province in the southwest part of the Netherlands.
The pieces in this portfolio are inspired by the various traditional costumes of Zeeland. The diversity of costumes was so big because a few generations ago Zeeland consisted of several islands and each island developed its own styles.
My grandmother belonged to one of the last generations of women, dressed in a traditional costume.
The Harbor in Breskens

The Harbor in Breskens

The quay in my hometown Breskens is one of my favorite places with many good childhood memories.
Once, the harbor was a vibrant fishing and trading port, with many fishing boats and cargo ships.
Today, there are only a few fishing boats left and most of the industries are gone.
Over the years, the empty buildings slowly decayed, and I knew that one day they would be gone.
Demo-Reno Project

Demo-Reno Project

Oil pastel drawings inspired by photographs, made during the demolition and renovation of a Victorian row house.