Amo Ergo Sum
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Amo Ergo Sum In a world that so often values thinking over feeling, Amo ergo sum—I love, therefore I am—offers a different truth. This artwork invites you to see with the heart, to reconnect with yourself in love, and from that place look lovingly toward the world. Being here, fully and softly, gives life its true value. As Henriette Roland Holst wrote: “The gentle forces will surely overcome.” The traditional idea of cogito ergo sum—I think, therefore I am—captures only part of what it means to be human. The wisdom of the heart may be deeper still, connecting us to all living beings on Earth. This piece is a reminder that love is not only a feeling, but a way of existing—one that binds, softens, and ultimately transforms.
mulberry paper
Mulberry paper is made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. The bark can be harvested without cutting the tree down, as it grows back over time, which makes it a sustainable material.
I love to work with this paper because it has a natural, soft feel and a slightly irregular texture. to me it looks a bit like silk — a comparison that makes sense when you think about how silkworms feed on the leaves of the mulberry tree.
For me, it’s a simple, honest material that fits well with the way I work.
Because this paper is handmade, each sheet is unique. The dimensions may vary slightly, and small differences in the edges or surface are part of the character of the paper.
Every sheet passes through the hands of its maker. During the papermaking process, some pulp may extend slightly beyond the mould or remain just within its edges, creating the beautiful, irregular deckled edges that make handmade paper so special.
I deliberately never frame my handmade paper with a mat or passe-partout that hides these edges. To me, they are an essential part of the artwork. They add texture, character and a sense of authenticity — a visible reminder that the paper was made by hand.
This is precisely why I choose handmade paper: to preserve the human touch and allow the traces of the making process to remain visible.
linocut printed with oil based ink.
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