Alter house collection 2023 - Kept in a bowl
In the series 'Kept In a Bowl,' Maarten delves further into his own longing for serenity, tranquility, simplicity, and melancholy. However, he adds an extra dimension to this by answering the question at the moment when the pristine form of the untouched bowl serves as a mirror and translator of infinity. This thought-provoking series delves into the boundless potential of personal identity, framed within the curves of an untouched bowl, allowing you to contemplate the embrace or confinement of its form. Does the bowl enclose you, or does it restrict you?
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Kept sitting
Kept daydreaming
Elegant gaze
While his escapism towards serenity remains the central theme in all of Maarten's work, in his larger endeavors, he now intertwines it with his fascination for femininity. From a young age, he has been captivated by graceful movements and the purest form of elegance. His works reveal Maarten's vulnerability, as his observation of femininity has allowed him to develop and accept his own identity. In the busyness of metropolitan environments, it often seems as though no one truly takes the time to follow their own path. Maarten captures his muses in a way that unveils their inner individuality, minimalism, and introspection.
Kept thinking
Kept standing
Kept hiding
Kept counting