De Collectie is an installation of artworks invoking the 16th century European cabinets of curiosities, Wunderkamers. Within these wonder-rooms were three kingdoms; animal, vegetable and mineral. Man made artefacts, artwork, religious relics to prove existence of other worlds were shown as well as antiques and treasures from ancient times or from churches of the middle ages. The diverse range of objects were displayed in one room, altogether in a juxtaposing yet aesthetically pleasing manner.

De Collectie, Dutch for ‘The Collection’, draws from various beliefs and practices to create a personal take on these cabinets of curiosities. Drawing from funeral customs and celebrations, apothecaries, victorian mourning practices, momento mori, vanitas, nature, spirituality and superstitions, the artworks within the installation act as preservations of time.