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I have a deeply embedded respect for nature

It started at high school where I developed an interest in the indigenous of Northern America, because of their culture, their philosophy of life and their respect for nature.

They feel a direct connection with their surroundings and this is what inspires me.

They respect flora and fauna by living in a sustainable manner.

By doing so their living habits do not exhaust the earth. I truly admire this and I am inspired to follow their way of living.

This concerns my heart and motivates me

My journey in 1972 through Navajo territory, USA, was 'a dream come true'. 

I expressed my love for the indigenous during my time at the art academy, where I used geometric shapes in all types of my art work. Many of my recent art work continues to be influenced by native Indian art

Johanna Hoogenraad