For years I have regularly been in the dunes / forests for inspiration. Over the years, my interest has increasingly focused on weeds/thicket species. Partly stimulated by the negative reputation of weeds while I think this type of plant is fantastic. The strength and speed of growth are eccentric shapes that the species can have as well as the ability to survive in poor conditions all the way through to concrete. There are all kinds of different species with its specific characteristics where also visually beautiful flowers can emerge and have the ability to grow other plants and trees at lightning speed. This often at the expense of the other species, which is completely overgrown and "drained from its nutritional juices..." This created a number of series of Thicket/Weed such as this one on a canvas size of 100x120cm. An interpretation influenced by weather and the inner mood. The series continues to grow, especially now that spring is coming and so the weeds will grow lush. Look at weeds with different eyes and see their beauty and functionality in...