We live in a world in which we are often encouraged to think in terms of opposites. Stillness or movement. Rest or activity. Being or doing. We are invited, sometimes quite unconsciously, to choose one over the other, as though they were opposing forces, each competing for its place in our lives.
But what if we were to look at these apparent opposites differently? What if stillness and movement were not in opposition, but two interrelated aspects of a greater whole?
When we observe the natural world, we begin to see that stillness and movement are rarely as separate as they might first appear. Beneath the apparent stillness of a landscape, countless processes are unfolding. A tree stands quietly, yet sap rises, leaves turn towards the light, and roots extend into the earth. Even in the stillness of a moment, life is moving. And within movement, there can be a profound stillness.
Perhaps the distinction lies not in whether something is moving or still, but in the quality of our presence within it.
Stillness offers us an opportunity to pause, to listen, and to become receptive to what might otherwise go unnoticed. It creates space for our experiences to settle, for our perceptions to deepen, and for something new to emerge. Without such moments, we can become caught in a succession of reactions, constantly moving from one thing to another without allowing ourselves to fully encounter what is happening.
Yet stillness, too, has its limitations when separated from movement. Reflection can become withdrawal; contemplation can become a way of postponing the very encounters that might bring greater understanding. We can remain in the realm of possibility without ever allowing our insights to find expression in the world.
Movement, on the other hand, brings us into participation. Through movement we explore, create, respond, and discover. We give form to what has been quietly taking shape within us. Sometimes it is only by taking a step into the unknown that we discover what we could never have understood through reflection alone.
And yet movement without stillness can become restless activity. We may be doing a great deal without knowing what truly matters to us. When every pause is filled and every moment demands our attention, we risk losing contact with the deeper currents that might otherwise guide our actions.
The question, then, is not which of these qualities we should cultivate, but how we recognize what is called for in any given moment. There are times when we need to step back, to listen more deeply, and to allow understanding to emerge. At other times, we need to move forward, to take a risk, or to engage with something we have been avoiding. And there are moments when stillness and movement seem to coexist: when we act without losing our centre, or remain inwardly quiet while fully participating in life.
I find myself returning to this relationship in my art. The interplay of stillness and movement is not simply a matter of what is visible in an image, but something that can be sensed in the space between them. A figure may appear suspended in a moment, yet there is a sense of movement continuing beyond what we can see. An abstract form may suggest an opening, an emergence, or a passage into something not yet known. What appears still is not necessarily static, and what moves does not necessarily disturb the stillness from which it arises.
Perhaps this is also true of our own lives. We are continually being shaped through our encounters with one another and with the world around us. There is a rhythm of receiving and responding, listening and expressing, allowing and participating. Neither is sufficient in isolation. Each gives meaning and possibility to the other.
I wonder what might change if, rather than seeing stillness and movement as opposing forces, we began to experience them as a living polarity - distinct, yet deeply interconnected. Instead of striving to find a fixed balance between them, perhaps we might become more attentive to their changing relationship, allowing each to come forward when the moment calls for it.
Might this be one way of becoming more present to life? Not by choosing between stillness and movement, but by allowing both to inform how we meet each moment: receptive enough to listen, and responsive enough to act.
And perhaps, in that meeting, something else becomes possible: a way of being in which stillness does not mean withdrawal, movement does not mean restlessness, and both become expressions of a more deeply integrated presence.
Updated: Jul 26
I am truly honoured that Studio La Gazelle has invited me to exhibit my art in Blox Amsterdam.
Blox Amsterdam is a vibrant, digital city, blending the charm of historic Amsterdam with the energy of the metaverse. One can stroll along glowing canals, explore iconic landmarks, and discover art, culture and stories at every turn. Designed for desktop, mobile and VR, it’s a place to connect, explore, and feel the heartbeat of the Netherlands reimagined for a new era.
In "Awakening in FLux", I explore the simultaneous presence of stillness and movement, two forces that shape our experience of a world in constant transformation. This exhibition reflects the urgent moment we inhabit: a time marked by rapid change, uncertainty, and the need for deep human adaptation.
Through my iPhone artworks set within a reimagined Amsterdam, I invite viewers to dwell in the tension between pause and flow. It is here, in this dynamic space between opposites, that true awakening unfolds.
The artworks are meditations on perception, connection, and transformation, urging us to slow down and attune, to embrace vulnerability and openness, and to recognize that change is not a threat, but a path toward renewal. By holding stillness and movement together, we can navigate the challenges of our time with presence, resilience, and hope.
With this exhibition I also wish to highlight techno-spirituality, a term that describes the integration of technology and spiritual practice. Digital tools, such as smartphones, apps, or online spaces, are used in ways that promote mindfulness, reflection, connection and inner growth.
Over time I have transformed the act of taking photos and editing these images on my iPhone into a conscious meditative process. I have learnt to treat my iPhone as an extension of my awareness - like a brush or a pen. My work invites viewers to slow down, reflect and see the sacred, that which is worthy of awe and respect, in the everyday.
“Awakening in Flux” takes place for the month of October in Blox Amsterdam. The opening and Artist Talk will be on 2 October 2025 at 4pm CET | 10am EST | 11pm JST.
Join us to discover and explore new insights into the changes we as humans are being called to embrace as we face an uncertain future in the light of all that is happening in the world at the moment.
Update: Studio La Gazelle published an excellent article about the event.
Updated: Sep 25, 2025
Augmented Reality allows what is intangible to become present, and what is far away to feel close.
Augmented Reality occurs when digital works are layered into physical spaces. By doing so, the gap between your here and my here is bridged, as is the gap between you and me, between your reality and mine. Not only space but also time zones are bridged. In a shared, augmented space, what separates us begins to dissolve.
I am honoured that my iPhoneart will be shown in AR in “Balanced Forces: NYC”. This will be an augmented reality public art walk taking place in the heart of New York City on International Peace Day, 21 September 2025.
On that day, the city will become a canvas for voices and visions from around the globe. Visitors will have their realities augmented not just digitally, but emotionally.
Included might be the artworks of artists from unstable or unsafe environments where traditional exhibition opportunities are way out of reach. Physical galleries may be inaccessible, resources scarce, and travel impossible.
On International Peace Day artists in the exhibition and all those who join the public art walk, will be reminded of our shared humanity.
As strangers pause, lift their phones and enter the world of each artist and encounter their vision, they will see something that is not bound by walls, borders or limits. They will experience artworks that have the ability to dissolve distance and to connect people who many never meet in person. They will encounter art that is not confined to gallery walls or limited by geography.
Art can live in augmented reality, rising in public spaces for anyone to encounter.
As an iPhone artist, my work explores the interplay of stillness and movement occurring simultaneously. Color Healing is a visual meditation, inviting viewers to experience color as a vibrational force that can restore balance and foster peace. The artwork offers a moment of quiet contemplation amidst motion, and is a reminder of the healing potential found in presence and perception.
The Balanced Forces: NYC art walk takes place between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST in Bryant Park and the starting point is Margaritaville Resort, 560 Seventh Avenue, New York Live Streaming Event. 1 October 2025 > for info