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CREATIVE LABORATORY THE WESTERN MAN IN HIS HABITAT, 2018 COLLAGE WATERCOLOR 19.6X13.7 IN. | 50X35 CM.

INTEGRATION, 1997 ETCHING, WATERCOLOR 15.7X23.6 IN. | 40X60 CM.

THE DANCE OF THE GREEN REVOLUTION, 2023 ETCHING-DRY POINT, WATERCOLOR, DRAWING.

CARLA KLEEKAMP FERDINANDUS
Lives and works in Hilversum, The Netherlands
https://www.carlakleekamp.nl

Carla Kleekamp: Bridging Traditions in Contemporary Dutch Art
Carla Kleekamp, a creative activist hailing from the Netherlands,
stands at the intersection of Eastern and Western artistic traditions.
Her delicate and intricate symbolic representations of society
reveal a profound understanding of both cultural legacies. Through
various artistic mediums - such as aquarelles, etchings, drawings,
watercolors, and engravings - Kleekamp channels her concerns for
the environment, weaving them into her visual narratives.

The Pure Line: A Meditative Medium
At the heart of Kleekamp’s artistic journey lies the pure
line - a thread connecting her diverse works. Whether
etching on rice paper or crafting intricate collages, she
remains committed to this elemental form. Her scholarship
experience in Japan and lessons from a Chinese teacher
have enriched her artistic palette, infusing her creations
with a cross-cultural resonance.
Unmasking Reality: The Quest for Truth
Kleekamp grapples with the authenticity of images and
news .an ongoing exploration that fuels her creative
expression. What defines our interpretation of reality? How
do personal values intersect with collective perceptions?
These questions drive her thematic explorations. In a

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