In picturesque Reitdiephaven, known for its colourful houses and lively atmosphere, an extraordinary scene is taking place. A woman, elegantly dressed in a turquoise dress and wearing a chic black hat, sits on the quay with a giant paintbrush in her hand. The brush, drenched in bright orange paint, contrasts beautifully with her stylish outfit and the surrounding architecture.
In front of her is a grey cottage, waiting for a new, vibrant hue. The woman seems determined to transform this cottage, to give it a colour as vibrant as the rest of the harbour.
Her presence adds a touch of creativity and artistry to the serene setting, where the water gently laps and the boats rock gently on the waves. The coloured houses stand out against the grey sky, so there is still a lot of cheer in the picture.
This image captures not only the aesthetics of the harbour, but also the dynamic process of creation and renewal. It reminds us how a single individual with a vision can make a significant impact, simply by adding colour and life to the world around us. Reitdiephaven, already famous for its beauty, thus gains an additional dimension of art and human engagement.
It all started with a4 paper and HB pencils. As a child I was often impressed by how beautiful the world around me was. The urge to capture this beautiful world, and to show the people around me what I saw, was actually there from the beginning. If.. Read more…