Stefanie Wierda Art Prints

Artist Statement

“ I make art for those who feel caught between worlds so they can turn their complexity into their greatest strength. Combining images with different painting techniques, I redefine my cross-cultural memories by creating kaleidoscopic-colorful, and all-together unique imaginary worlds that invite other people into the heart of my lifetime experiences.

My work is both figurative as well as abstract in form. I apply various techniques such as fine painting, linoleum stencils and applying transparent layers of acrylic stains to create a feeling of depth. The acrylic paints are generally used for the backgrounds and the patterns whereas the oil paints are applied for glazing and for the finer and real to life figurative details."

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About the Artist

Stefanie Wierda is a fine and abstract artist based in the Netherlands. Her work explores themes of identity, memory, and belonging through richly textured, abstract figurative art. Stefanie draws inspiration from her cultural background and past experiences, transforming them into visual expressions through layered materials and symbolic elements.

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Education and Training

Stefanie began her formal artistic journey at The Liberal Art School of The Hague (2010–2011) and later graduated from The Fine Arts Academy of Haarlem-Leiden in 2019. In pursuit of further artistic mastery, she joined the Milan Art Institute’s Mastery Program in 2023, completing it in 2024.

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Artistic Style and Themes

Using a mix of techniques—including painting, collage, ink, and printmaking—Stefanie’s work is rich in texture and depth. Her art revisits and reimagines memories from her youth, interpreting them through cultural symbols, decorative patterns, and expressive color. Her pieces often reflect her exploration of identity and the blending of cultural influences across time.

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Exhibitions

Stefanie has exhibited her work across several years in the Netherlands (2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024) and internationally in Amman, Jordan (2023), sharing her deeply personal and visually compelling works with a growing audience.

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About the Artist

Stefanie Wierda is a fine and abstract artist based in the Netherlands. Her work explores themes of identity, memory, and belonging through richly textured, abstract figurative art. Stefanie draws inspiration from her cultural background and past experiences, transforming them into visual expressions through layered materials and symbolic elements.

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Education and Training

Stefanie began her formal artistic journey at The Liberal Art School of The Hague (2010–2011) and later graduated from The Fine Arts Academy of Haarlem-Leiden in 2019. In pursuit of further artistic mastery, she joined the Milan Art Institute’s Mastery Program in 2023, completing it in 2024.

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Artistic Style and Themes

Using a mix of techniques—including painting, collage, ink, and printmaking—Stefanie’s work is rich in texture and depth. Her art revisits and reimagines memories from her youth, interpreting them through cultural symbols, decorative patterns, and expressive color. Her pieces often reflect her exploration of identity and the blending of cultural influences across time.

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Exhibitions

Stefanie has exhibited her work across several years in the Netherlands (2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024) and internationally in Amman, Jordan (2023), sharing her deeply personal and visually compelling works with a growing audience.