This work is from the series "The Silence in She".
In it, I interweave the world of the Geisha with Shado (Japanese tea ritual), tradition and stillness.
The works are a free interpretation of a Japanese tea ritual, bringing together repeated actions, focus, stillness and mystery. The Geisha's are created from that same ritual, layer by layer with mixed techniques.
During the Shado, beauty is found in simplicity. An environment where the mind can rest in the chaos of existence. My art invites you to experience the beauty of the "here and now".
                                
                                        I am Astrid Sijtzema. My creative path started later in life. For me,  making art is a way to express myself and connect with what touches me.
Currently (2025),  I am exploring the world of the Geisha,  which is about beauty,  stillness,  tradition and mystery. At..
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