Conceptual and Collaborative Artworks
Dive into Creative Adventures
Explore a mix of projects that spark imagination, collaboration, and innovation.
What’s Here for You?
Teamwork in Action: Creative partnerships that blend unique skills into something extraordinary.
Art Meets Everything: A fusion of art, music, and film for unforgettable sensory experiences.
Inspiring Young Minds: Projects that show how art can ignite creativity in the next generation.
Form + Function: Sculptural and design pieces that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Themes That Inspire:
The dance between art, music, and storytelling.
Art’s role in education and sparking fresh ideas.
Sculptural design that redefines traditional art and craft.
Let’s Create Together
This is my evolving journey through collaborative and conceptual art. Got a vision or a project? Whether you’re an artist, curator, or simply passionate about creativity, there’s always room for new ideas and partnerships.. I’d love to connect.
Pieter Alewijns, Dutch film.
One of my projects emerged from a collaboration with Frank Seegers, a local filmmaker from Eindhoven. For this project, I composed the music for Seegers' film, which portrays a day in the life of my friend and fellow artist Pieter M. Alewijns. The film was shot in various locations but is primarily set in Pieter's home and studio.
A small piece is shown, for full movie see here > Full movie <
A film by Frank Seegers, with music by Maarten Donders about the life and work of Pieter M. Alewijns. An artist and stimulator of fantasies
7 Secrets
Wall Light-Display
A commission for a daycare center in Eindhoven, where the request was: "We need a display to showcase children’s work – something like a display case but with more flair." Inspired by this idea, I created a whimsical cloud with seven small, transparent compartments viewable from all angles. Each compartment highlights individual items, giving them the attention they deserve.
Crafted from wood and glass, this functional yet decorative piece measures 250cm by 125cm and offers a unique blend of artistry and purpose.
Denied, Searching & Become
An exhibition by Maarten Donders featuring wall objects, sculptures, and monumental works.
De Kunstwerkplaats
In 2015, I launched `` De kunstwerkplaats`` (The Art Workshop) alongside fellow artists to create a space for young people and adults with autism or mild intellectual disabilities. Many participants, unable to join regular courses or vocational training, found a place here to express emotions, build skills, and grow creatively. Working on 2D and 3D art, they often developed portfolios for future opportunities. This initiative led to exhibitions like Wat zie...? and Lichtjes Dwalen, which gained national interest. Discover more about the workshop's journey on its Facebook page.
Unfortunately, The Art Workshop is no longer active, but if you have any questions about this project, I’d be happy to answer them. Feel free to contact me!
`` De kunstwerkplaats`` during the setup of an exhibition in 2016.
De kunstwerkplaats `` during the opening of an exhibition coinciding with Autism Day.
Dossier 3.0
Dossier 3.0 is an inspiring arts project connecting youth with the world of art. In this project, 50 children from care facilities across North Brabant worked alongside 50 professional artists in their studios, exploring various art forms to express their personal stories. The project culminated in an exhibition at the Noord-Brabant Museum in 's-Hertogenbosch, opened by Queen Máxima in September 2014. It’s part of the "Kunstkameraden" initiative, which focuses on empowering youth through artistic collaboration.
Project by Stichting de Cultuurkantine: Connecting Children with Art and Culture
Very Young Expressionists 2
Very Young Expressionists 2
This art project engaged primary school students from Eindhoven, working together at De Overslag with artists Maarten Donders, Danielle Lemaire, and Frank Malcorps. Through diverse artistic disciplines, they explored the theme "On a Journey," encouraging young participants to express their interpretations and creativity through visual art. This collaboration provided an immersive experience where students connected with professional artists to deepen their understanding of artistic expression and storytelling.
99Beds
"More than 99 artists driven by the urge to speak the language of art"
99 Beds is a photography project by Mo Swillens. She photographed 99 Dutch and Belgian artists, musicians, designers, writers, and actors in their most intimate, personal space: the bedroom.
I also posed as one of the 99 artists for this project, and as one of the participating artists, I received a photographic etching from her.
The interior of the book is entirely dedicated to photographs, with the text placed on the flyleaves. Flip through the pages and take a look.
Fibula
"The CO-operation
An art collective that brings together various disciplines, where artists challenge each other through their unique perspectives and skills. This collaboration resulted in a biennial exhibition centered around a specific theme. One such theme, Fibula, served as the inspiration for an exhibition.
Participating artists included Mieke van Den Hende, Jeroen Krielaart, Maarten Donders, and Ingeborg de Groot, who laid the groundwork for this jewelry concept.
Take a look at some of the jewelry pieces inspired by this theme.
