Mariken Francisca Bleeker

Delicate and beautiful, the sea dragons are placed on display – removed from their natural world. This painting reflects on how we perceive nature; with awe, yet often with a desire to control. It invites us to reconsider our connection to the natural world, urging a deeper, more harmonious relationship.

I am an emerging artist creating oil paintings with surrealistic elements to capture the beauty and wonder of life and nature. My work explores the balance between the tangible and the imagined, aiming to evoke curiosity and inspire reflection.