Ik ben Marieke Knol en Knollie.nl is mijn blog. Ik ben beeldend kunstenaar-onderzoeker met ervaringsdeskundigheid, woon en werk vanaf Bonaire.
Ik hou van reizen, muziek, neurodiversiteit, schrijven en natuur en deel dit graag met jullie.
Bull’s-eye!
Last week I participated in a wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) course. A fantastic method that is used worldwide to put together a personal toolbox, in which you can collect tools to feel good. Taking action when you feel less well, and knowing what you can do, gives a sense of control and peace. Asking myself 'What do I need today' is my new morning ritual.
Meet Fluffie
Fluffie has been living in our garden for nineteen months now. She arrived one day out of the blue and never left. She is best buddies with our dog, together they regularly chill. Apparently she feels safe with us and likes to stay.
Living with nature
With great recognition and pleasure I have read the books by Susan Smit. Living in harmony with nature is something that I also find very important and that I try to reflect on every day. We often forget the value of the natural treasures around us and take it for granted.
Family Matters
Every now and then we organize a Knolday in the family. Knolparty, according to my three year old second cousin. Even though there is an ocean between us, online we can make plans and share love and ideas for traveling.
Valuable Coral Reefs
It's stormy weather on Bonaire, a beautiful moment of reflection and reflecting on the power of nature. Recently I was at a presentation of WWF on Bonaire. How wonderful that they are getting more active here. Their mission for the coming years is the protection of the coral reefs. Very important for the entire ecosystem and life in the Caribbean. The sea and the coral are also very inspiring for artists and also for my work.
Cultural Consciousness
The Dutch Professor Barend van Heusden proclaims that art is the ability to reflect on ourselves and the world around us. That shapes our self-image and our cultural consciousness.