About
I’m Astrid, an artist and the face behind Atelier Wander.
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During my art education, I lost touch with my creative spark. I put down my brushes, took a different path, and left art behind.
Until, 25 years later, I picked them up again.
Since then, there’s been no stopping me. My studio and my head are full of
ideas. I usually work on several paintings at once: figurative, abstract, and everything in between.
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I enjoy not always doing the same thing. One painting calls for recognisable forms, while another invites freedom and experimentation. I also like to push the boundaries with colour. Colours you wouldn’t immediately think to put together can sometimes work surprisingly well.
Contrasts, unexpected combinations and experimentation are an important part of my work.
Curious to discover more about my work and my story? Read my blog posts or follow me on Instagram for a glimpse behind the scene.
My atelier at Wolvenplein
Starting 2024, Atelier Wander has had a atelier in Wolvenplein. Until 2014, this unique location was used as a prison. However these days, the cells are rented out separately to creative entrepreneurs. In this way, a place that was once a symbol of captivity has now become a place where people feel free to explore.
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