About

I have always been fascinated by the things that can be made by hand. During my studies at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and the Graphic Lyceum in Amsterdam, I explored screen printing, etching, collage and mixed media. But it was linocut that truly captured my imagination – and has held it ever since.

The combination of craftsmanship, material and colour feels perfectly natural to me. In my multi-colour reduction prints, I continually explore the possibilities and limitations of the technique. Each print is created from a single linoleum block, carved away layer by layer. With every colour that is printed, part of the block disappears. There is no way back. That irreversible process demands concentration, but it also creates tension, surprise and room for discovery.

My work does not start with a predetermined colour plan. I start with the first colour and see where it takes me. I mix all my inks myself and allow colour, transparency, the material and sometimes simply an unexpected result to guide the process. What happens on the paper can never be fully predicted. A colour changes depending on the layer beneath it and the colors surrounding it.

For me, this layering is more than just a technical process. It reflects the way I look at the world: looking through the different layers to discover what lies beneath the surface. That is where I find the essence.

For the past few years, I have been working on a series of bird portraits. Some prints consist of as many as 21 layers of colour. I never know exactly where a piece will end up, and that is precisely what I love about the process. There is always something new to discover, and that keeps me curious, challenged and inspired.

Take your time to look around at my website and if there’s anything I can assist you with, please fill out the contact form,  I’m only a click away. Also check out my Instagram page if you’re curious about my work in progress.

Thanks for coming by, and please enjoy!

Suzanne Kruisdijk, 2026