Waterscapes

Welcome to the Waterschappen room. Here, the element that shapes the soul of the Dutch polder landscape takes center stage: water. Thijs Sterk fills this space with vibrant watercolors and powerful paintings in which reflections and the play of light define the rhythm. See how bright sunlight slices through reed stalks, how cool shades of blue merge with warm brick at a lock, and how dark shoreline contours frame the shimmering surface. For Sterk, water is no tranquil mirror, but a living force connecting the most ethereal air with the heaviest polder soil. Step closer and allow yourself to be carried away by the shifting light and the infinite nuances between land and water.