The curtain opens Painting

Willy is a professional artist, her work is represented in private and public collections all over Europe. She lives and works in The Hague, The Netherlands. She is the recipient of many prizes, like The Prize awarded by the Public, Museum Rijswijk. The main themes of the work are related to making choices, searching, taking leave and light versus dark. Inspired by memories and personal stories, the paintings refer to deeper layers of meaning, creating a timeless and tranquil world where figures try to find their way. In diffused light, the subjects remain shrouded in shadows. I draw inspiration from the chiaroscuro tradition in Italian and Dutch art through the centuries, and from theatrical- and opera staging. My medium is acrylics, because my paintings are built up in many layers, which acrylics make possible. Since 2021 I am working in watercolour and ink on paper. I have studied and worked under the famous Dutch artist Klaas Gubbels. Memberships and associations - Associated with Stroom, Den Haag. - Associated with Kadmium, Delft. - Working member of Haagse Kunstkring, The Hague. - Working member of Art Society Arti-Shock, Rijswijk. Awards and nominations - 2021 Gallery ArtiShock, Rijswijk: 'Choice of the Public Prize' - 2016 Prize awarded by the Public, Museum Rijswijk. - 2014 Fund ArtiBrak Galleryprize, Voorburg. - 2013 Nomination Arti-Shockprize, Rijswijk.