ABOUT

Anna van Dorsten is inspired by the human need for warmth, security and connection, much like the womb as the original sphere; a symbol for co-existence. With its softness, warmth and tactility wool enables her to create soft sculptures and textile art, using various types of wool, silk, yarn and embroidery thread.

Van Dorsten's art reflects the mystery of the feminine, expressing resilience, vulnerablilty, compassion and fierceness. Her previous carreer as a psychologist is reflected in her work. Organic forms in the natural world serve as inspiration in her search to express the natural cycle of growth and decay. Egg like shapes are a repeating phenomena, signifying growth and renewal, life and shelter.

Exhibitions:

GLUE Amsterdam 2021/2022/2025 Solo show

Kleine Gallery and Schinkeldistrict Amsterdam 2024 Solo show

BIGART 2023/2024 Group show

(re)Discoveries 2024/2025 Group show

Groot Handelsgebouw Rotterdam 2025 Solo show

Anna lives and works in Amsterdam.