Lockdown Drawings

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, Makkelie has been creating paintings and drawings inspired by Ukiyo-e and has been making autobiographical works about what it is like to live in this era. Makkelie believes it is important for art and literature to document the past years, to create historical documents for the future. A different picture than the one presented by the media, which may be influenced by propaganda. What fascinates Makkelie about history is how much of it is unsubstantiated and based on fantasy and fairy tales. This makes her ponder the potential for art to contribute to the pollution of historical information. She believes that art should offer different personal truths to coexist.