Creating art has always been a prominent passion. But, as adulthood struck, life became more complex and distracted me from my artistic self for almost a decade. In 2019 I rediscovered that part of myself.

Through my art I often process the challenges, thoughts and feelings that are related to the neurological disorder called narcolepsy.*  In daily life I am challenged to find a profession that aligns with my potential, my interests and respects my narcolepsy needs. I try to translate this valuable input into meaningful art. My artwork forms a great mirror and teacher for self growth.

I gravitate towards figurative and expressionist art with elements of surrealism and cubism. My fascination always has been drawn to human faces and the human form. Sometimes I create intuitively in the moment from flow, which creates reflections of my inner emotional journey. Other times, I like to practice a more project oriented, conceptual approach when creating a body of work within the same subject. Currently, I find myself appreciating the beauty of both entirely different ways of creating. Now and then I also like to take on commissioned work to see how this can challenge me to create a harmonious outcome for me as an artist and for my customer.

• Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder, involving irregular patterns in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep and significant disruptions of the normal sleep/wake cycle. While the cause of narcolepsy is not completely understood, current research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors that influence the immune system. To read more about the topic: https://narcolepsynetwork.org/