Abstract 7150: it takes a village

It takes a village …

In juni 2021 I became a first time grandmother. A very special occasion. So I made an artwork for my granddaughter on a wooden panel of 61x122cm that is hanging in her bedroom.

My inspiration was the expression ‘It takes a village …’. The first layers of the painting are a collective project. They contain the hand prints of the most important persons in the life of my granddaughter: the parents, grandparents, godparents and best friends of the parents. in the next layers I glued contributions (drawings, names, wishes …) of the rest of the family, more friends and neighbours. All of this became buried in many more layers. it became a playful, colorful artwork with many circles as a symbol for life, eternity, safety and social bubbles that became so familiar to us in the year before her birth. It is and always will be a very personal artwork for Mila. it’s her family tree and stands for the support and the welcome from family and vriends en it is for me the most beautiful gift I can give my grandchild.

Scroll to Top

By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies. more info

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

Close