{"id":21881,"date":"2025-02-02T20:57:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T19:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atelieroostamsterdam.nl\/?p=21881"},"modified":"2025-02-05T21:25:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T20:25:40","slug":"marjolein-poels-over-kunst-en-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atelieroostamsterdam.nl\/en\/blog\/marjolein-poels-on-art-and-empowerment\/","title":{"rendered":"Marjolein Poels on art and empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Art has the power to connect, inspire, and tell stories that words sometimes fail to capture. For artist Marjolein Poels<\/a> , this is precisely what her paintings are about: a tribute to the strength and beauty of women. In The Playground at Atelier Oost Amsterdam, where her painting \u2018June\u2019 was recently photographed, she spoke with us about her work, her mission, and the balance between her artistry and her work in women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Women as a source of inspiration<\/h2>\nFrom the moment you see a painting by Marjolein Poels, you feel the power and depth of her subjects. Her female portraits exude not only beauty but also complexity, emotion, and layers of meaning. \u201cI am fascinated by the many aspects of femininity\u2014softness and strength, vulnerability and fearlessness,\u201d<\/i> she explains. \u201cFor me, the essence lies in the eyes. They define the soul of the painting and draw the viewer directly into the story.\u201d<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHer work often raises the question of why she does not paint men. Marjolein laughs: \u201cWhen I ask people to imagine a painting of a man above their sofa, they often quickly respond, \u2018Oh no, that\u2019s not for me.\u2019 Women possess a universal beauty and strength that touches and connects people.\u201d<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The creative process: intuition and texture<\/h2>\nMarjolein\u2019s painting process always begins with a feeling or an idea. Sometimes it is a glance that moves her, sometimes a colour combination that inspires her. \u201cBecause I work with impasto\u2014a technique in which I apply thick layers of paint with a palette knife\u2014correcting mistakes is difficult. That\u2019s why I first create a digital sketch before I begin.\u201d<\/i>Her impasto technique results in a layered quality that balances abstraction and realism. \u201cThe palette knife forces me to let go and work intuitively. That makes each painting unique.\u201d<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Art and women\u2019s rights: a deep connection<\/b>
In addition to being an artist, Marjolein<\/a> also works as a consultant in the field of women\u2019s health and rights. This work has profoundly influenced her vision of femininity. \u201cWe live in an era where women have more opportunities than ever, yet expectations and responsibilities remain unequally distributed. Many women try to fulfil multiple roles\u2014partner, mother, daughter, professional\u2014which sometimes causes them to lose themselves. My paintings depict this struggle but also the strength and authenticity of being a woman.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Een bericht gedeeld door Marjolein Poels | Palette Knife Paintings \ud83c\udfa8 (@marjoleinpoels)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n