My Artwork Explained: Inspirations, Darker Sides & Alter Egos
nov 30, 2024
Podium Bollenstreek. A TV-program about artists and their stories. An anthology about my work. Who and what are the artist sources of inspiration? I talk about my memories and stories that are connected to my work. A brief anthology about my artwork. My sources, my dark side & alter egos. – Nick Duindam (Dutch)
Aatonau, international artblog
juli, 2025
The feature, titled “Born of Wind and Wonder”, explores the landscapes, both physical and emotional, that shape my work. It highlights my roots along the Dutch coastline, where the raw force of wind, sea, and memory became lasting sources of inspiration.
In the article, I share how nature’s primal rhythm is not just a backdrop in my paintings but a central character, challenging, embracing, and constantly in dialogue with human fragility. – Ewan Shah
Podcast – Het atelier van
aug, 2025
In the podcast “A Studio Full of Animals”, artist L.A.C.E. Ruig talks with art historican Hester Wandel. From her studios, where her dogs and cat always follow her closely, she shares how childhood stories and the raw landscapes of Iceland have shaped her work.
She explains how a simple ragdoll from her father’s fables grew into a powerful anthropomorphic figure in her art. During the episode, Leonoor even takes the listener along to her second studio, located in the heart of the Dutch bulb region. There, among chickens and surrounded by nature, new inspiration continuously emerges. -Hester Wandel (Dutch)
Article ATH art magazine
jan, 2024
Artist LACE Ruig about her Sources, Dark Side, and Alter Egos
In this interview, LACE Ruig speaks about the sources of her work, the shadow side that sometimes surfaces in her paintings, and the alter egos that travel with her, such as Haas and Deer. She shares how freedom, loss, and dreams translate into powerful brushstrokes, rich textures, and symbolic imagery. The conversation offers an intimate glimpse into her creative process and the way personal experiences intertwine with universal themes.
