Residency time: September 2025 Show time: 19th of September at 21h30 during Vruchtbare Grond festival
What do you expect to learn from a residency in Bosacademie?
During the residency, I want to learn how to merge my visual artworks with my dance practice, so that my performance becomes more of an art installation. I also hope to hear the visions of others and build upon them.
Tell us about your favorite medium.
The medium I use most is Instagram. Because of its wide reach, it allows me to connect with artists I would otherwise never get to know.
Where do you find inspiration?
I find inspiration in everyday life situations.These can be either positive or negative. I try to transform the negative into something meaningful for myself and those around me.
What motivates you to create?
Seeing the work of other people really motivates me. Especially when I’m surrounded by people who are also driven to create.
How do you define success as an artist?
For me, success is about achieving my own goals. When I have a concept that I’ve been dreaming about for days, months, or even years, and I manage to develop and present that idea, I can truly call it a success.
What are your ultimate career goals? A concept I have in mind and I’m thinking far into the future, maybe decades, is to create a kind of community safe space for young, emerging artists who are in need of a workspace. Personally, I think there are very few opportunities for young people to express themselves creatively.
Describe your ideal working environment. How can you benefit this workplace?
My dream workspace would be a large, well-lit area, possibly something like a warehouse or just a floor in a big building. A place where I can install my dance pole and also work on my visual art. Having access to such a space would really motivate me, especially if I can fully do my own thing. Ideally, I would work there alone so I can create and dance without interruption.
Why do you want to make art?
Creative expression is a way of self-reflection and freedom for me. It helps me disconnect from reality for a while and truly relax. When I’m creating, I often enter a kind of hyper-focused, trance-like state, which makes me lose track of time and leaves me feeling fulfilled. Especially during difficult times, art has helped me, it’s like a form of therapy. I think plenty of artists can relate to that. I really feel very grateful to be in the privileged position to engage with art at all.
Describe the best piece of art you've created.
My graduation project is something I’m really proud of. I worked very hard to complete it, and it felt like a full-circle moment after a long journey through school. I had been sitting with the concept for a long time, and it was also the first time I performed in front of an audience. Since then, I’ve been much more motivated to challenge myself and try new things.
How has your education helped you in your career?
I studied art throughout high school and then continued at the Academy of Fine Arts. Which helped me develop my skills and made me progress over the years.
Tell us about your techniques for overcoming creative blocks.
Sometimes things go wrong during the creative process. When that happens, I take it as a sign that it was meant to be. Often, I discover new techniques I would never have found if everything had gone according to plan.
How have you developed your career?
I think school played a big role in that, being constantly engaged in art and surrounded by people who share the same passion helped me grow a lot.