translating Stories
Between the MARGINS
What does it mean to thrive in a space you were never expected to occupy?
A series exploring migration and belonging in the Netherlands, centred on the Amsterdam parakeet and a migrant girl navigating a new country
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leave Me Here
The luxury of rest
exploring identity, belonging, and emotional truth
Through painting and poetry, my practice draws from personal experiences while engaging broader social and emotional landscapes. Addressing topics that are easily overshadowed, I create layered narratives shaped by vulnerability and resilience. Each work purposely exists to offer space for reflection, connection, and shared understanding.
“But through this painting, Karla managed to weave perfection into the raw imperfections of life. I look at it every day like it’s the first time I see it: in awe.”
– Collector, Netherlands