My story about The Garden Of Arts
In 2014 I will start De Tuin der Kunsten. No surprise to those who know me. Following my imagination and creativity, the desire to discover and the love to collect. A 2005 trip with friends to Avignon visiting a local flea market is etched in my memory.
In 2013 I will start studying antiques. From then on I will look for objects that touch me every week. 1 year later, The Garden of the Arts is a fact. The Garden of the Arts is a derivative of 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' (Jheronimus Bosch). The garden represents a central place where all the arts come together and are connected.
I start buying & selling authentic items. I follow my heart in this. The Garden of the Arts is evolving into a place where art connects with interior. Where the aesthetic & authentic come together, where color & texture form one whole. Accessible and affordable for everyone.
You can go there to buy / rent art or art and decoration advice tailored to your needs . The character of objects is more important than perfection.
In the collages you experience how I can read different objects and connect them into one whole with a touch of humor. Objects with color, character & sometimes a corner. Together they are in harmony and bring peace to your interior
WHO IS CHARLOTTE?
I come from a nest of self-employed people. Entrepreneurship is in my blood. Hard work and social contact are paramount. Imagination and creativity have played an important role all my life. I like collecting. My book collection now numbers 12,000, with the first book 'Antiques from the Low Countries'. I like to explore. Travelling, reading and nature give me peace and energy.
'Maximalist in minimalism.'
I strive for a minimalist lifestyle, but with a twist. It's about finding the perfect balance between simplicity and expression, consciously choosing a minimalist interior, but with a bold and vibrant style. This maximalist approach adds playful elements, colorful accents and eye-catching decorative items to add personality and character to the minimalist space. By experimenting with textures, patterns and bold contrasts, I create a unique and vibrant atmosphere that is both calming and inspiring. It's all about finding beauty in simplicity, while still staying true to your own creative expression.
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Two-star restaurant De Jonkman in Bruges.
At the two-star restaurant De Jonkman in Bruges, I was commissioned to decorate their interior with authentic art, antiques and decoration. A combination, a collage of 7 modern and classic paintings, was hung here. Taking into account the elements present: color of the walls, color of the floor,... a unity was created in the interior. Which made the room warm and cozy.