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.
Harbor scapes

Harbor scapes

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.
Interiors

Interiors

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