the blooming gallery

Diana van Dijk

Photography & concept development

Diana van Dijk, photographer and artist, will exhibit her works in the gallery of hotel blooming starting October 1. Her creative journey began in fashion, where she studied at the Artemis Academy and developed a passion for photography and concept development. Over thirteen years ago, she started her own business and developed a distinctive style.

In her current work, Diana combines abstract photography, conceptual thinking, and video art, always revealing a deeper layer. The artworks in Gallery blooming are inspired by the interplay between strength and silence, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface.

Diana’s mission is to create art that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also has a lasting impact. Her commercial work is characterized by an artistic approach and creative elements that provoke thought. During the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to experience this depth for themselves.

Mieke van Gijzel

Paintings 

Mieke van Gijzel was born in Amsterdam in 1954, where the canals served as her first source of inspiration. In the vibrant 1970s, after attending the drawing academy, Mieke van Gijzel began her career as a fashion designer. During that time, when freedom and expression flourished, Mieke discovered her passion: making people shine during the moments that matter most, whether it was a wedding, a first major business presentation, or the celebration of a personal milestone. Over the years, Mieke stood beside many during their most important moments, with her creations as silent witnesses to success and perseverance.

With passion and resilience (or “positively obsessed”), she built her career while navigating the challenges of the fashion world. Her designs were never just garments; they were meant to support the stories of hard-working people. Mieke’s love for design is evident in everything she creates. In 2019, she decided to pick up the brush again, beautifully capturing her appreciation for the dedication and commitment behind hard work in her artworks.

Juliëtte van den Dool – van Hierden

Objects

Juliëtte van den Dool – van Hierden is a teacher of Visual Arts and Design and has been teaching at various high schools for many years. Her goal is to pass on her passion for craftsmanship to her students. In her own time, she enjoys practicing crafts such as sculpting, silversmithing, and wool felting.

Explanation of the work:
“Soft Clouds” are made from Dutch sheep’s wool from Valais Blacknose sheep. The works were created through a process of cutting, cleaning, partial carding, and both wet and dry felting the wool. The softness radiates from them.

Moon Zijp

Wallflowers (objects)

She is a true multitasker and self-taught, with organizational talent, slightly chaotic, curious, impulsive, mostly cheerful, solution-oriented, and practical.

Moon Zijp is exhibiting her collection Vibes at the blooming Hotel during the Kunst10Daagse art festival.

Barbara Wolff – Rohland

Objects

Barbara Wolff-Rohland has built a versatile career. After completing her training as a social worker, she pursued professional dance training, with scholarships in New York and Milan. For many years, she has run her own school for ballet, jazz, and modern dance in Germany. In addition, she designs stage sets, draws, writes texts, and works with stones she finds along her path. Her artistic vision focuses on discovering beauty in simplicity and making movement visible. Barbara is constantly seeking ways to capture and present movement in all its forms.

Five years ago, she happened to meet Arij van der Vliet, the village poet of Bergen. Since then, they have occasionally collaborated on various projects.

Arij van der Vliet

Poems

Arij is the village poet of Bergen.

He writes poems about trees and inner journeys.

He feels connected to the Celtic element.

Jérémy Reboul

Printmaking

Jeremy Reboul (JR) is a French printmaker and graphic designer who has lived in the Netherlands for the past six years. He primarily works with the linocut technique, capturing his surroundings in bold, minimalist compositions. Although his work focuses heavily on light, shadow, and geometry, he continuously challenges himself to further develop his art.

Appie Van Voorst

Paintings

Appie van Voorst, an Amsterdam-based artist, has completed various art studies in Taunton, Amsterdam, and Barcelona. After working as a sales advisor for a year and a half, she is now fully dedicated to painting. Her work is deeply inspired by the travels she undertakes and the people she meets. Each new place and encounter adds a layer of depth and meaning to her art.