Writing
I’m a versatile writer specializing in creative content, grant applications, and essays in both Dutch and English. Over the years, I’ve helped several artists, curators, and institutions secure funding from organizations such as the Mondrian Fund, AFK Amsterdam, Amarte and CBK Rotterdam. I've contributed to outlets like Mister Motley Magazine, Lost&Found Amsterdam, and Holy Male Magazine. In 2016, I published my debut novel, My Wavy Sarong. I also maintain an online blog on art, ecology and culture; Dripstone.
My Debut Novel
2016
My Wavy Sarong
In 2016, I published my first novel, My Wavy Sarong, which is an animistic and sensual semi-autobiographical short novel in which the reality of a white western youngster with shamanic aspirations ( 'T' ) meets up with the current reality of Indonesia while on an artistic research holiday. A deeply reflexive adventure that brings art and imagination to the fore as a process of reconciling worlds that sit uncomfortably together. You can get the book via Google, or my shop: Shop
Other Work in Print
2021
Holox Triad — Envisioning Other Futures
In 2021, I wrote the speculative fiction Holox Triad for the Envisioning Other Futures anthology, published by Other Futures Festival, Amsterdam. Holox Triad features the story-within-a-story, D E E P S O I L, which is used in the eponymous performance work:DEEP SOIL Furthermore, the publication features texts by Anna Hoetjes, Mariëlle Verdijk, Storm Vogels and Juliacks. Editted by Rochita Loenen-Ruiz and Els Brinkman. Hard copy no longer available. You can read it online here: Holox triad
2017
Permacultuur — O, Wonder! Magazine
In 2017, I wrote a non-fiction text on permaculture and earth-based futurisms for the green culture magazine O, Wonder! initiated by Colette Olof. The text is paired with an interview by Rieke Vos. Some copies of the magazine are still for sale, otherwise you can read the text here: Permacultuur
2013
On the Cosmic Journey of a Body (Booklet)
In 2013, I self-published On the Cosmic Journey of a Body, a semi-autobiographical novelette that seeks an understanding of queer ritual magic and precepts like the Wounded Healer. The text takes place between a trip in Iceland while looking for faeries, and time spent in New York and the Fire Island Pines, with other faeries. It's a collection of MFA thoughts on the body and ritual in relation to the work of AA Bronson, Alejandro Jodorowsky and late Genesis P-orridge. Originals are no longer available. Download the PDF here: On the cosmic journey
2014
Recipe #1 for essential liquids
For the Canada based niche-magazine Holy Male Magazine, I shared a part of my upcoming novel My Wavy Sarong, with a text on liquids and queer rituals. Sold out.
Grant Writing * Work for Clients
I've written successful grant applications for visual artists, curators and platforms, such as Imke Ruigrok, RE_NATURE, Annika Kappner, Bambi Benkö, Gabriel Fontana, MELKWEG Amsterdam, Death & Rebirth Festival and others—acquiring financial support from AFK Amsterdam, CBK Rotterdam, Mondrian Fund, The Creative Industries Fund NL.
Whether you need a compelling proposal, creative writing, or expert funding guidance, I’m here to help. Get in touch for convincing, impactful writing that supports your artistic vision.
Other creative content
2022 Fiction: Vessels of Hope, a speculative story on how the future can be saved by high-specialized seed bombs. Written for Neo-Metabolism + VOIZ (USA).
2020 Non-fiction: Op elkaar, met elkaar, voor elkaar. An essay for Mister Motley.
2017 Long-poem: Ultra Ecosexual Polyamory — Permaculture ASAP, a text published as a riso-print pamphlet with Onomatopee, Eindhoven. Used for the eponymous performance work:Ultra Ecosexual Polyamory
2016 Non-fiction: Shine Bright Like a Diamond, review on a fantastic night at Lost&Found, Amsterdam.
Ongoingly, I write for the Art, Ecology & Culture blog:Dripstone