Exploring energy, transformation, and the mystical layers of everyday reality through experimental techniques and visual poetry.

A searcher, researcher and experimenter `by birth` and guided by an unrelenting curiosity that shapes the way I see the world. With love for the mystic of life and the mysterious mind, I move between the visible and the unseen, listening for what cannot be spoken.

My search does not stop; it follows the light and the Qi (energy) — the subtle indicators of energy that reveal themselves in fleeting moments. These images reflect such moments, a trace of that ongoing journey, where curiosity meets intuition and the ordinary becomes luminous.

Henriette Driessens (*1960)

Education

• Foto Academy Amsterdam (2023-2025 and 2026-2027)

• F+F Zürich (2018)

• Chinese Metaphysics (2007-present)

• SLB Business Administration (2004-2007)

• Maastricht Art Institute (2000-2003)

• PR & Marketing Communication Cultural & Heritage Projects –  International (< 2000)

Workshops & Mentorships

• Awoiska van der Molen (2025), Alex Majoli (2021, 2025), M.H. Rubin (2023), Valda Bailey & Dough Chinnery (2022), Gina Rae la Selva (2022),  Monique Baan (2022), Hans de Kort (2021), Manuela Thames (2021), Stuart Franklin (2018, 2020), Esther Vonplon (2019)

Supporting Unicef

• Creating art is not only a source of joy and personal expression for me, but also a reminder of how important it is to nurture creativity from an early age. Inspired by this belief, I donate a portion of the proceeds from every painting and photograph I sell to UNICEF's For Every Child initiative.

  Through its work around the world, UNICEF helps children access education, development opportunities, and programs that encourage creativity, self-expression, and cultural engagement. These experiences can play a vital role in helping young people discover their talents, build confidence, and imagine new possibilities for their future.

  Every artwork purchased contributes to this mission. By supporting my work, you are also helping to create opportunities for children to learn, create, express themselves, and pursue their potential—regardless of where they are born or the circumstances they face.