A Meeting of two worlds

The story behind this work

I made this painting for Margret, an artist herself. With her company Murals by Margret she creates murals, among other things, as well as special hand-tufted rugs and wall hangings. In her work she draws inspiration from nature, with organic shapes and colours that she translates in an abstract way.

With this painting I wanted to connect our two worlds. Margret lives in Amsterdam, so I placed her in a room inspired by an old Amsterdam canal house. A setting that may not quite match her own, somewhat more modern interior, but that does reflect my love of old buildings, classic details and special spaces. I was especially inspired by the depth and the views from one room into the next.

On the floor lie my own interpretations of her colourful rugs. The mural behind her is based on her work as well. I gave Margret a rather bold, self-assured pose. Perhaps a little less modest than she is in real life, because her talent deserves to be seen!

And of course her black cat Poes could not be left out. The two look at each other and together form a beautiful whole. To me, the light falling in through the doorway is a reference to Margret's talent and the way she brings colour and atmosphere to a space with her art.

And so this 100 x 100 cm painting has become not just a portrait, but above all a meeting between two artists. Each with their own signature, their own world and their own story.