Blog

  • The illusion of constant renewal

    I am probably the antidote of fashion. My standard outfit these days is made of worn-out t-shirts, old sports shorts, and plastic sandals (sort of). Nothing poetic for sure. So, it may surprise you that from time to time, I am inspired by fashion, their designers and their shows to present the spring/summer/autumn/winter collections. Koan-like… Read more

  • Design used to be about sensitivity, beauty, and taste

    As part of my search for a new job, I was introduced to an organisation focusing on using design-led engagements to support innovation and understanding customer needs (needs, not problems, see my previous post on the tyranny of the problem solver) Lyonel Feininger – Clouds above the sea – 1923 – Oil on Canvas Steve… Read more

  • Sine Parole – 9 Oct 2018

    Petervan Artwork ©2018 – Labyrinth 25x25cm Acryl on canvas on cardboard Read more

  • Fairy tale – The Helikon

    There once was – a long time ago – a small Helikon. He had a round body, stockings with red and white stripes, and yellow boots. On his head he had – just like any other Helikon – a very fine “antenna” to feel for everything, and on top of that antenna, a propeller that… Read more

  • Sprookje – De Helikon

    Er was eens – heel lang geleden – een kleine Helikon. Hij had een rond lijfje, kousen met rode-witte strepen, en gele laarsjes. Op zijn hoofd had hij – net als elke andere Helikon – een heel fijne “antenne” om alles goed aan te voelen, en bovenop die antenne, een schroefje dat de richting en… Read more

  • Sine Parole – 2 Oct 2018

    Petervan Artwork © 2018 – “Oogst/Harvest” Acryl on canvas – 100x120cm Read more