A series dedicated to powerful women. This body of work is devoted to both real individuals and symbolic or mythological representations of female strength.In these images, nature serves to both symbolize and amplify the strength and softness embodied by these women. Impenetrable and transparent materials are combined to reflect their layered qualities.
Shirt with steel and brass roots Ladies No. 31 Mixed media, including jute, steel, and woven-in brass. 66 × 53 cm.
Tanktop with steel and brass roots (right) and Rooted tanktop (left) @ OO-kunst, Vlasloods, Kortemark, Belgium, June 2025.
Rooted Tanktop Ladies No. 30 o.o. Corten steel, bark and fabric. 74 x 42 cm.
Dryade Ladies No. 29 Mixed media, including Corten steel jute, woven bark, and fabric. Approx. 43 × 33 cm. Mounted in an ash wood object frame.
Small Dreamcatcher Ladies No. 28 This female dream hunter evokes the spirit of an indigenous warrior. She combines steely strength with sensitivity and transparency.
Mixed media, including jute, leaf, and fabric. Approx. 43 × 33 cm. Mounted in a maple wood object frame.
Samue with weeping roots Ladies No. 27 This work is inspired by a samue — a traditional, simple Japanese garment — rendered in coarse jute. A tree made of brass and steel rises from it, representing strength. Strength rooted in tears. The contrast between the raw material and the delicate emotional layer evokes a quiet resilience — power shaped by vulnerability, anchored in human experience.
Mixed media, including jute and brass, embroidery in patinated and unpatinated steel. Approx. 42 × 32 cm Mounted in an ash wood object frame.
Njörun Ladies No. 26 This work is inspired by the Norse goddess of dreams, Njörun. A woman in steel and a tree with a copper crown form the heart of this northern dreamcatcher. The delicate leaf and embroidered roots symbolize the sensitivity that lies within this powerful symbol.
o.o. mixed media, brass, steal, leave and embroidery in patinated copper and steal. ca. 43 bij 33 cm. Mounted in a oak wood object frame.
Shirt of Medusa Ladies No. 25 o.o. mixed media, embroidery in different types of metal, o.o. copper and brass. ca. 42 bij 32 cm. Mounted in an ash wood object frame.
Kodama Ladies No. 24 Kodama: a Japanese tree spirit. o.o. mixed media, embroidery in different types of metal, o.o. brass and patinated copper and steal. ca. 42 bij 32 cm. Mounted in an ash wood object frame.
More than one in three Ladies No. 23 More than one in three is an installation and the image of a powerful woman, firmly grounded like a tree with long roots. The installation is illuminated by a theme that is socially relevant.
The light flowing through the folds of her long dress refers to More than one in three pointing to the number of more than one in three women. This light shines in two colors: a pale, almost white blue and an intense red. The red light, captured in glass, symbolizes the more than one in three women in the Netherlands who will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
More than one in three is exhibited from 11 april until 11 2025 juli in the Missiekapel in Heythuysen.
The exhibition was realized on behalf of the following organization(s): -Stichting Vrienden van de Missiekapel Heythuysen -Werkgroep Missiekapel van de Kunst & Cultuur Leudal
o.o. mixed media, wood, bark and glass and light. 230 x 270 x 460
Sakuya-hime Ladies No. 22 The Japanese spirit of the Cherry tree. o.o. mixed media, embroidery in different types of metal, o.o. copper and brass. ca. 43 bij 33 cm. Mounted in an oak wood object frame
Lady of Free Birds Ladies No. 21 An installation representing freedom and strength.
Part of the Kunst10daagse and the Exhibition “Tears on my Pillow” Tha Banque Art Gallery Bergen (NH)
o.o. mixed media, free birds, juten, bark and light. 180 bij 300 cm.
9 Birds for Oya Ladies No. 20is dedicated to Oya, the African goddess of the wind. o.o. mixed media, free birds embroidered in brass, copper wire and light. 120 x 50 cm.
Lilli’s Dress Ladies No. 19 is inspired by the Dutch physicist Lilli Bleeker, a pioneering woman who went on to found a lens manufacturing company. A lens is embedded in the crown of the tree, symbolizing vision, precision, and innovation. The elegant figure stands firmly rooted — grounded in a radiant evening gown that seems to glow from within.
o.o. mixed media, wood, leaves, tree bark and Fresnel lens embroidered in brass and copper wire and light. 120 x 40 cm.
Free birds for Mária Ladies No. 17 is inspired by Mária Telkes, the Hungarian-American scientist known for her pioneering work in solar energy technology.
o.o. mixed media, birds embroidered in metal wire, juten and light. 120 x 50 cm. This artwork is owned by VenloVerlicht
“Dress made of light and Free Birds/ For Mária (2)” Ladies No. 18 is inspired by Mária Telkes, a Hungarian-American scientist who, among other things, worked on the development of solar energy technologies. The sun, outlined en embroidered in brass, is transparent and shows all colors. o.o. mixed media, birds embroidered in patinated copper wire, brass, tree and light. 120 x 50 cm.
Oh Daphne / 2 Ladies No. 16is inspired by the forest nymph Daphne. According to mythology, she ultimately transforms into a tree after being pursued o.o. Corten steel and mixed media. Sold.
Voor Jeanne Ladies No. 14is inspired by the legendary Jeanne d’ Arc. o.o. Corten steel and mixed media. 77 x 53 cm.
Oh Daphne / 1 Ladies No. 15 This work is inspired by the forest nymph Daphne, who, according to mythology, transforms into a tree to escape her pursuer. o.o. Corten steel and mixed media. 110 x 35 cm. Sold.
Key lady Ladies No. 12 o.o. Corten steel and mixed media. 42 x 32 cm. Mounted in a in a wooden object frame. Sold
Steel top / 2 Ladies No. 13 o.o. Corten steel and mixed media. 78,5 x 42 cm.
Top with steel and bleeding heart Ladies No. 11 o.o. Corten steel and mixed media. ca. 42 x 32 cm. Mounted in a in a white object frame.
Steel dream catcher with brass heart Ladies No. 10 o.o. Corten steel, brass, copper wire and mixed media. 87 x 43 cm.
Steel top with copper collar Ladies No. 9 o.o. Corten steel, copper and mixed media. 42 x 32 cm. Mounted in a in a black object frame. Sold.
For Diana Ladies No. 8 o.o. Corten steel, brass and mixed media. 42 x 32 cm. Mounted in a in a wooden object frame. Sold.
Dream catcher Ladies No. 7 o.o. Corten steel, copper and mixed media. 42 x 32 cm. Mounted in a in a wooden object frame. Sold.
Corset for Frida Ladies No. 6 Dedicated to Frida Kahlo. o.o. mixed media, acrylic glass and fabric. 72 x 53 cm. Sold
Cloak of steel and blossom Ladies No. 5 o.o. Corten steel, mixed media. 90 x 65 cm. In the artist’s collection.
Samue voor Hokke-Sennin Ladies No. 4 is dedicated to Hokke-Sennin. This hermit lived in the mountains on the Shikoku Island in Japan. Close to where she lived a temple was constructed, as part of the 88 temple route on the island. The legend about her life and the temple forms part of the legends and stories about the 88 temples. o.o. jute, mixed media. 90 x 65 cm. Sold
Into the wind Ladies No. 3 o.o. Corten steel, mixed media. 73 x 83 cm.
Steel top Ladies No. 2 o.o. Corten steel, mixed media. 76 x 36 cm. Sold
Kimono for Hangaku Gozen Ladies No. 1 This kimono is dedicated to Hangaku Gozen, a female samurai from the 19th century. o.o. Corten steel, acrylic glass, mixed media. 99 x 85 cm.
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