This beech avenue in the Spaanderswoud, between Hilversum and Bussum, has its own face in every season and every type of weather. Every time I am there, this beech avenue makes me feel like I am in a cathedral. The branches of these mighty, large beeches form a Gothic vault. A vault that changes with the seasons and with the types of weather. A vault that is not closed but allows nature in and makes you feel part of that nature.
I graduated from teacher training college D'Witte Leli in Amsterdam in the subjects Drawing and Handicrafts. Even during my studies, I often carried out assignments slightly differently from what was asked. That 'different' then manifested itself in unusual use of materials, combinations of techniques and different points of.. Read more…