With Love

This project consists of six selected drawings presented as A0-sized posters in public spaces across Amsterdam. It is accompanied by a series of Drawing Ritual workshops. Typically, these poster frames are used for advertising, but here they become spaces for quiet artistic encounters in Nieuw-West, West, and the city center. The presence of these drawings offers contemplative moments for passers-by, transmitting a peaceful, integral energy.

The Drawing Ritual workshops are wordless sessions starting with body movement to live played kalimba instrument transforming to interactions with paper and drawing processes. Here diverse drawing techniques using closed eyes, both hands, and feet are being explored. Participants use different body parts as platforms for paper, such as back, belly, and head, activating versitle tactile sensations and a creative stream. The workshops encourage relaxation, focus, fostering imagination, creativity and trust in oneself and others. The project was supported by Stichting Stokroos and Prins Bernhard Fonds, the Drawing Ritual workshops took place at New Metropolis Nieuw-West and at DAY Collective studio. “With Love” was highlighted as a creative form of communication during a Gemeente meeting for Nieuw-West artists.

14 September, 11:00 - 12:30, family-friendly

18 September, Wednesday, 20:00 - 21:30, for adults 

28 September, Wednesday 15:00 - 17:00, for adults 

The project is supported by Stichting Stokroos and Prins Bernhard Fonds.