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Artworks
Anna van der Ploeg
Finding Strength in Boundaries and Authenticity
For Anna van der Ploeg, the influence of contemporary female artists like Anne Carson, Jeanne Gaigher, and Lynette Yiadom Boakye cannot be overstated. They embody an "uncompromising authenticity" that Anna finds essential to her own practice. "It’s easy, fun, and worthy to challenge conventions," she reflects. Yet, she points out that these shifts do not need to be grand gestures but can occur through the quiet, subtle acts of authenticity that shape the future of the art world. She envisions a more "elastic, free-thinking" art world, where women’s voices are no longer confined to gendered expectations.
