Bio
Born Dec 22, 1989 in Nijmegen, I grew up in small towns around Nijmegen and Arnhem and I went to grammar school in both cities, attending Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen years 1-3, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Arnhem years 4-6 after moving house. I have done multiple bachelor-level studies, from Art History at the University of Amsterdam to Celtic Studies and Dutch Language and Culture at Utrecht University, all the while trying to find the right fit.
Through the years, I have continually drawn, painted, and written both poetry and prose in my spare time. In 2013, I took the course Creative Writing at the UU and got even more serious about writing. In 2014, I took part in my first poetry slam and have since performed at multiple poetry readings in my home town of Arnhem and other cities, loving it and lusting for more.
Education
2002 - 2005
Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen
2005 - 2009
Stedelijk Gymnasium Arnhem (N&T)
2009 - 2010
Art History (BA)
University of Amsterdam
2010 - 2013
Celtic Languages and Culture (BA)
Utrecht University
2013 - 2015
Dutch Language and Culture (BA)
Utrecht University
2015 - 2018
Physics and Astronomy (BA)
Utrecht University
Rapping and Singing
2005
Rapping, Rap Battle, SGN, Nijmegen
2014
Rapping, Open Podium, Parnassos, Utrecht
2014 (multiple times)
Singing, Jamsession, Barron, Arnhem
2014 - 2015 (multiple times)
Singing, Jamsession, Freaky Piano Bar, Arnhem
2015 (multiple times)
Singing, Jamsession, Dollars, Arnhem
Written Works
2013
'Felicity', short story (2000 words, English), Portfolio Creative Writing
2013
'Frailty', short story (ca. 9500 words, English), Portfolio Creative Writing, extra project
2014
'The bright and bleak', poetry collection (33 poems, English)
2014
'Rauw', transgressive novella (ca. 35000 words, Dutch)
2014
'Caprittarius I, II, III', three part poetry collection (77 poems, Dutch)
2015
'Proteïsche posen', collection of flash fiction (11 stories, 13 pages, Dutch)
in progress
'Woordenbundel', poetry collection (20+ poems, Dutch)
in progress
'Vrij vers', poetry collection (20+ poems, Dutch)
Publications
2013 - 2014
'De favoriet van Rein Schiphorst', quarterly review/opinion item in Spraakwater magazine, 7, Vol. 1-4
2014
'De aristocratische werkers', fiction, (367 words, Dutch), Het Blaadje blog
2014
'Zon', poem (Dutch), Het Blaadje blog
Poetry Performances
01-2014
Poetry Slam, Theatercafé De Bastaard, Utrecht
08-2014
Spoken Word, Krachtstroom Festival, Arnhem
09-2014
Spoken Word XL, Café De Kroeg, Arnhem
01-2015
Tapschrift: Reloaded, Café De Kroeg, Arnhem
03-2015
Spoken Word: Brigant Editie, Brigant, Arnhem
04-2015
Tapschrift, Café De Kroeg, Arnhem
05-2015
Graaicultuur, Hoogte 80 Festival, Arnhem
06-2015
Spoken Word: Laatste Editie, Café De Kroeg, Arnhem
08-2015
Mensen Zeggen Dingen, Love Peace Liese Festival, Heelweg
08-2015
Mensen Zeggen Dingen, Sonsbeek Theater Avenue Festival, Arnhem
09-2015
Mensen Zeggen Dingen, Kampvuur en Verhalen, Het Zomerkwartier, Nijmegen
09-2015
Mensen Zeggen Dingen in de Liemers, SevenArt Festival, Ontmoetingskerk, Zevenaar
09-2015
Tapschrift, Café De Kroeg, Arnhem
10-2015
U-Slam, Theatercafé De Bastaard, Utrecht
10-2015
Mensen Zeggen Dingen: Editie #2, 5th Avenue, Arnhem