Writing
I’m a versatile writer specializing in creative content, grant applications, and essays in both Dutch and English. Over the years, I’ve helped several artists, curators, and institutions secure funding from organizations such as the Mondrian Fund, AFK Amsterdam, Amarte and CBK Rotterdam. I've contributed to outlets like Mister Motley Magazine, Lost&Found Amsterdam, and Holy Male Magazine. In 2016, I published my debut novel, My Wavy Sarong. I also maintain an online blog on art, ecology and culture; Dripstone.
Whether you need a compelling proposal, creative writing, or expert funding guidance, I’m here to help. Get in touch for convincing, impactful writing that supports your artistic vision.
Published works
2021
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Envisioning Other Futures
In 2021, I wrote the speculative fiction Holox Triad for the Envisioning Other Futures anthology, published by Other Futures Festival, Amsterdam.
The publication features texts by Anna Hoetjes, Mariëlle Verdijk, Storm Vogels and Juliacks. Editted by Rochita Loenen-Ruiz and Els Brinkman.
HOLOX TRIAD
2017
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Permacultuur: zien wat er is
In 2017, I wrote a non-fiction text on permaculture and earth-based futurisms for the green culture magazine O, Wonder! initiated by Colette Olof. The text was paired with an interview by Rieke Vos.
2016
My Wavy Sarong
In 2016, I published my first semi-autobiographical novel, My Wavy Sarong, which is an animistic and sensual short novel in which the reality of a white western youngster with shamanic aspirations ( 'T' ) meets up with the current reality of Indonesia while on an artistic research holiday. A deeply reflexive adventure that brings art and imagination to the fore as a process of reconciling worlds that sit uncomfortably together.
2013
On the Cosmic Journey of a Body
In 2013, I published On the Cosmic Journey of a Body or The Political Agency of a Sensitive Digestion. A semi-autobiographical and self-published booklet, ed. 15.
The novelette seeks an understanding of queer ritual magic and precepts like the Wounded Healer. The account takes place between a trip in Iceland, where I was looking for faeries, and my time spent in New York city and the Fire Island Pines, with different kind of faeries. It's a collection of MFA thoughts on the body and ritual in relation to the work of AA Bronson, Alejandro Jodorowsky and late Genesis P-orridge.
Work for clients
Grants + Projects
I've written grant applications and proposals for visual artists, curators, institutes, and platforms such as Imke Ruigrok, RE_NATURE, Annika Kappner, Bambi Benkö, Gabriel Fontana, MELKWEG Amsterdam, Death & Rebirth Festival and others, successfully acquiring financial support from AFK Amsterdam, CBK Rotterdam, Mondrian Fund, The Creative Industries Fund NL.
Other creative content
I've written essays for Mister Motley, O-Wonder! Magazine, and Lost&Found, and fiction for Other Futures Festival, Onomatopee, Holy Male Magazine (CA), Neo-Metabolism, and New York-based educational business VOIZ (USA).
2022 Vessels of Hope, Neo-Metabolism/VOIZ fiction
2020 Op elkaar, met elkaar [...], Mister Motley non-fiction
2017 Ultra Ecosexual Polyamory, Onomatopee fiction
2016 Shine Bright Like a Diamond, Lost&Found non-fiction
2014 Recipe #1 for essential liquids, Holy Male Magazine fiction
Ongoingly, I write for the Art, Ecology & Culture blog Dripstone.
Upcoming work
At the moment I am working on two upcoming novels, one personal biographical account reflecting on nature, queerness, neurodivergence and the sacred, and another one about magic and planting the future.