Botanical Stories
Nature is an endless cycle of growth and death, of beauty and decay, of changing seasons. The natural world is always present and yet never the same, always rich with inspiration.
She holds many stories and has different functions; a home for fauna, a hiding place, a sanctuary of rest, ...
Creating these Botanical Stories is my way to collect and preserve the mundane, beautiful and fleeting moments of nature.
Paphiopedilum sukhakulii
These unique orchids can be found deep in the rainforest where they surprise us with their delicate shape and outstanding colours.
Monotropa uniflora
A walk in the rainforest
The rainforest is an amazing secret world of plants and flowers in the most astonishing shapes.
Rainforest Spirit Collection
These apothecary jars are filled with porcelain exotic specimen such a as vanilla, cacao, …
They are a modern interpretation and refer to antique zoology or plant collections preserved in spirit in natural history museums.
Withered Beauty
Ever fleeting, ever changing and shifting with the seasons; flowers weren't made to last. Time spent in observation and admiration is time well spent, I believe.
The study of the life cycle from seed to mature growth, from full bloom to decay is something that resonates throughout the natural world and in my work.
Awakening Spring
Wildflower Meadow
Tales from the Forest
In the misty depths of the emerald woods, the air is filled with a moist and earthly scent. There are so many treasures to be found;
woodland foliage, a tiny snail slowly finding her way, carpets of velvet moss, delicate wood anemones and mushrooms in all kind of shapes and colours.
One only needs to know where to look...
Glass test tubes
These glass test tubes and boxes are filled with botanical specimen such as wildflowers, mushrooms and other treasures from the woods.
They focus on the variety of shapes and details of the natural beauty that surrounds us.
Irish Garden
In this 'Irish Garden' one can discover some beautiful Irish flowers and plants growing wild and free; ferns, clover, ivy and bluebells on a with moss covered forest floor.
A Summer's Melody
Summer is the season for lingering a little longer in the garden where one can find contemplation, space and a sense of connection. It's a place to unwind and to come home.
The garden offers you a corner where you can surround yourself with plants and flowers and hear their wonderful melody. It's a comforting shelter from the rest of the world.
At least, that's how it feels for me.
