Doggerland - also called the Atlantis of the North Sea - is a vast area that was land rather than sea thousands of years ago. Mammoths, Neanderthals and later the first modern humans lived there. This area, unknown to many, lies right off our own Dutch coast, at the bottom of the North Sea. To this day, (amateur) archaeologists find washed-up remains of Doggerland on our beaches and fishermen find ancient bones in their nets.
This fascinating archaeological site prompted a creative search for the story behind Doggerland and the landscape of the past. This resulted in a series of layered artworks in chalk, oil pastel, paper and leaf.
For my drawings and paintings I wander through nature with my camera and sketchbook, looking for inspiration. Along the way I take pictures; not only from my passion for photography, but also as reference material for my art. At Werk aan de Muur you'll find a selection of.. Read more…