Margo van Erkelens grew up along the coast of South Holland, an environment that has had a lasting influence on her work. The sea, the sand, and the light on the horizon are not literally present, but can be subtly felt in her use of color and texture. Earthy tones and restrained nuances bring the calmness and layered character of the coastal landscape to life.

Materials play an important role in this process. Margo has a keen eye for objects and materials that are often discarded by others, yet in which she immediately recognizes beauty and potential. Whatever crosses her path can become inspiration and be given a new story.

In her recent work, she experiments with felt and wool, using a technique of her own. These materials introduce warmth, structure, and depth into her work. What remains constant is her preference for understated colors and surfaces with a subtle patina, giving her work a timeless quality.

The layered nature of her work reflects experiences, encounters, and memories. When people recognize her work as a true “Margo van Erkelens,” she considers that the greatest compliment. The natural color tones and tactile structures make her work particularly suitable for interiors in which calmness and materiality are central.

Based in The Netherlands