Green Expressions in Arts

VEGAN BEAR LAB

We merge food waste, art, and sustainability for a creative experience.

Recycled Paper and Eco Printing

I create handmade paper by recycling packaging from the ingredients I use in the kitchen, as well as other food waste fibers like onion skins. This process allows me to give new life to materials that would otherwise be discarded, turning them into beautiful, eco-friendly works of art.

I’m also experimenting with eco-printing, where I use leaves, kitchen scraps that contain natural pigments, and spices to create unique, sustainable designs. This fusion of creativity and sustainability is at the heart of my artistic practice, transforming everyday materials into meaningful expressions of art.

I use the handmade paper I create to paint and craft unique compositions, often inspired by nature and its fantastical inhabitants, such as fairies and elves. This paper becomes the canvas for my imagination, allowing me to bring to life whimsical, nature-infused art that celebrates the beauty of both the natural world and the mythical creatures that dwell within it.

Reusing coffee waste

I repurpose coffee waste by combining it with flour scraps from the pasta and ravioli workshops I teach, creating a unique type of clay. This innovative material allows me to experiment with small creations, and I’ve used it to design a collection of earrings and necklaces.

I’m passionate about exploring sustainable ways to reuse everyday materials, and my coffee clay is a perfect example of how creativity can transform waste into art. Be sure to check out my blog for the article on King’s Day 2024 and NDSM Open, where I hosted activities for both adults and children focused on reusing coffee and paper in creative ways.

STUDIO N6 Corner Shop in TREEHOUSENDSM: Discover, Support, and Create

At my studio, N6 in Treehouse NDSM, I’ve curated a small corner shop where you can explore and purchase my unique creations, from sustainable art pieces to handmade accessories.

Each item reflects my commitment to creativity, sustainability, and innovation. In addition to my works, the shop features exclusive gadgets to support my project and give you a piece of the experience.

Some of my artwork is also displayed, offering a glimpse into my ongoing artistic journey.

Come visit, get inspired, and take home a piece of art that tells a story!

The artworks

Experimenting with colors and materials...

Emotional Sharing

At the Tropikali Festival, I discovered a world of joy and effortless connections. I created live kawaii portraits, capturing the essence of people through vivid lines and colors. The mouths I drew brought each portrait to life, revealing genuine smiles and expressions that told unique stories. This made me question how much our surroundings influence our emotions and help us share them with others.

For the "Bulletin Board" exhibition, I produced a kawaii A4 drawing inspired by the diverse people I encountered at the Tropikali festival—both queer and non-queer. The artwork celebrates the beauty of human interaction, blending colors and expressions.

I believe that sharing emotions is key to understanding both others and ourselves. By reflecting on others' feelings, we find mirrors of our own experiences. "Emotional Sharing" offers a space for reflection and connection, inviting everyone to explore and express their emotions in an inclusive, welcoming environment.

The Sparkle Within

The Sparkle Within" represents an intimate journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The background, in shades of black and off-white, symbolizes a society that often imposes a rigid and limited vision of what we should be. This uneven and opaque surface becomes a symbol of inner struggles, the emotional battles tied to accepting one's homosexuality.

Breaking through this uniform darkness, iridescent traces emerge, representing the queer side that fights to manifest itself and shine. The acrylic and watercolor paints create a contrast between the heaviness of the background and the brightness of the colors, emphasizing the conflict between what is hidden and what longs to emerge.

In "The Sparkle Within," the queer side finds its way through the shadows, illuminating the darkness with its beauty and uniqueness. It is a celebration of the power of self-acceptance, challenging the limits imposed from outside, and revealing the true light that resides within each of us.

Fluid Chaos

I wanted to experiment with different materials like wood, fabric, and natural elements, integrating them into a visual interplay that is both textural and emotional. The idea was to combine the tactile quality of these materials with an intense and free use of color, capable of expressing a sense of chaos and vitality. The colors, applied deliberately in a disorderly way, reflect the fluidity and unpredictability of nature, evoking the complexity of human emotions.

My intention was to emphasize the ability of nature—especially the sky—to evoke profound emotions, and I wanted this to be reflected in the artwork. The colors blend and expand without rigid boundaries, just like clouds and light in the atmosphere, creating a sense of continuous movement. This is the fluidity I wanted to capture, to convey the same freedom and emotional intensity that I feel when observing the sky. Thus, the contrast between the physical structure of the natural elements and the dynamism of the colors aims to communicate the tension between order and disorder, between control and release.