When in- and outside are one and the same, when this truth is known, real beauty is born…
Marleen Stegeman, a distinguished Dutch artist, has garnered acclaim for her diverse artistic prowess, spanning poetry, songwriting, painting, and sculpture. Born near the German border, Stegeman sought refuge in the tranquility of the woods during her formative years, cultivating a profound passion for the arts. Although her academic pursuits initially centered on social studies, she ultimately devoted her life to artistic expression, producing a myriad of paintings, sculptures, and poetic works.
Stegeman’s art has found an international audience, with her creations showcased in numerous exhibitions and featured in esteemed art publications. In 2019, her poetic anthology “Rooted in the Earth, Born in the Light” was published, further cementing her status as a versatile artist. Central themes in her work include freedom, feminine emancipation, and the intricacies of human connection. Stegeman’s distinctive style is an amalgamation of various artistic techniques, synthesized with her personal flair.
The artist is scheduled to partake in group exhibitions across Italy, France, and Japan in 2023. With a fervent affinity for poetry, Stegeman infuses her figures with an aura of serenity, freedom, and tranquility, reflecting her artistic sensibilities. While studying the works of esteemed artists such as Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Paul CĂ©zanne, and Henri Matisse, Stegeman has managed to retain her independence and inimitable style. Through her art, Stegeman celebrates the universality of human connection.
Marleen Stegeman -A personal history
Marleen Stegeman - September 11, 1960 - Vriezenveen, The Netherlands
Dutch Artist, Poet, and Songwriter Self-taught, with a background in Social Studies.
For as long as I can remember, I have loved drawing and painting. I began writing poetry at the age of 16.
I cannot be measured, I cannot be found, I just.. Tell a story About what life is all about.
Before I started selling my work, it was evaluated on its quality by the curator of the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem. I began selling my work in the late 1980s, including pieces on paper and acrylic on canvas, to various art lovers. The Dutch government purchased some of my work for embassies, including those in Berlin, London, and Warsaw.
My sculptures, ranging from large to small, including scale models, are made from various materials such as driftwood, marl, and steel. Some of these have been realized into physical forms.
I am highly sensitive and live a withdrawn life.
2019 - My poems were published in a collection titled Rooted in the Earth, Born in the Light. I am currently represented by Antonio Castellana and featured in a catalog of 100 Emerging Artists to Invest In. Antonio Castellana is an Italian art critic, journalist, and host of a television art program. In early October, I had a solo exhibition in Rome at Area Contesa Arte, Via Margutta 90, from October 3 to October 15, 2019. After this, my work will remain on view there until December 2020. An article about me will be published in the art magazine ExpoArt in November. I have also appeared several times on Antonio Castellana’s television art program.
2021 - In July, the first edition of the Catalog of Contemporary Art, featuring the top 200 artists selected by Antonio Castellana, was presented, including my work. To further promote my art, I am participating in various art publications, such as the Great International Yearbook of Contemporary Art 2021, Madrid Edition, in addition to sharing my work on Facebook and LinkedIn.
2022 - Four of my poems are included in a major poetry edition in Madrid, Nueva PoesĂa y Narrativa Hispanoamericana, expected to be published at the end of 2022 or early 2023. The coordinator, Leo Zelada, is also arranging for a collection of 100 of my poems to be published by one of the top independent poetry publishers in Spain, Lord Byron Editions. Additionally, a new collection of my poems, titled Mystic Poems, will be published, also organized by Leo Zelada. Both publications are expected to be released in spring or summer 2023. Leo Zelada is a well-known writer and poet in Latin America. In the fall, Antonio Castellana is organizing an exhibition at the Benetton Museum in Treviso, Italy, where my work will be featured alongside other artists. In February, the new Art Nou Millenni Gallery in Barcelona will start representing me, with a group exhibition scheduled for July. In June, the new Mega Art Gallery in Corchiano, Italy, will also represent me, with a group exhibition in Venice in July, as well as representation in France by Gallery Circle-Arts through an online gallery.
2023 - I am participating in a special group exhibition, Ancient and Contemporary, from February 11 to February 25 at the Museo Colle del Duomo in Viterbo, Italy, and also in a Valentine’s group exhibition Dov'e L'Amore from February 14 to February 28 at the Lojelo Art Gallery in Volterra, Italy. At the end of March, I began a collaboration with the Art Platform AATONAU in Japan.
2024 - My work was on display at three exhibitions: Paris (Carrousel du Louvre), Monaco, and Zurich.