Sculptor Marlène Sjerps is known for sculptures that combine strength and vulnerability. Her work makes emotions tangible and invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of imperfection and the power of human existence.
The lecture tells a story from the ancient mother through the Renaissance, with an extension to the present day. From her perspective!
Program
2:00 PM Walk-in with coffee/tea
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Lecture by Marlène Sjerps
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM Opportunity for questions from the audience
3:30 PM End of program
About the speaker
Marlène Sjerps is a Zandvoort sculptor known for her expressive bronze sculptures that combine strength and vulnerability. Her self-taught style often incorporates fragile forms. Several of her remarkable works, such as “The Seas of She,” can be admired in Zandvoort’s public spaces, particularly along the boulevard.
Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Zandvoort Museum during Sculpture Now!, on view from January 30 to May 25, 2026.