Marielle is a photographer and visual artist whose professional journey spans a broad spectrum of experiences and skills. Her educational background in teaching textile, drawing, and crafts, along with deep dives into the worlds of pattern design and photography, has laid a solid foundation for her diverse career. Before fully immersing herself in the realm of visual arts and photography, Marielle spent years enriching her palette of experiences by working as a textile designer, serving as a women’s coach, and writing the book ‘Strip je Vrij.’ This work stands as a testament to her multifaceted talents and deep commitment to women’s empowerment and self-expression. Such an eclectic background has not only honed her artistic voice but also instilled a profound understanding of the narrative and emotional power of visual mediums.

Marielle’s artistry is influenced by storytelling, mythology, and psychology. She seamlessly weaves these elements into the fabric of her work, making them not just subjects but lenses through which she views the world. These drive both her thematic explorations and aesthetic decisions. Photography and visual art, her primary mediums, serve as conduits for her to craft narratives that resonate on both a personal and universal level. By blending these disciplines whenever possible, Marielle creates pieces that transcend traditional genre boundaries, existing instead in the dynamic interstices of artistic forms.

Her photographic oeuvre is distinguished by its intimate and layered self-portraits, which go beyond visual storytelling to encapsulate her personal journey, emotions, and intellectual reflections. These portraits are not simple visual records; they are profound explorations of identity, inviting viewers to step into a multi-dimensional realm where psychology, trauma, beauty, and resilience converge. Through her lens, Marielle captures moments of vulnerability and strength with remarkable finesse, employing photography not just as an artistic tool but as a means for introspection and healing.

Residing in Rotterdam, Marielle (1968) is married and a mother to a son (1994).