All about a kiss

Once upon a time there were over a hundred kisses, all formed by my mouth. A bed was for me an obviously place for a kiss. And so, Olga, a queen size mattress was littered with kisses. The name Olga was on the mattress label and became the name giver of this work of art.

Just before dozing off one night I realised that the words pillow and kissing are the same in Dutch [kussen]. This became the inspiration to design a pillow covered with kisses.

The pillow of kisses was a solid work.
I realised I was looking for something lighter and more spontaneous. This then became the inspiration to design a kiss that can be held in your hand and to give to a special person, to help remember a special moment.

A kiss on a stem suddenly appeared in my hands while searching for a suitable form.

a kiss,

lovely to receive
lovely to give

i wanted to make an item
that combines giving
and receiving

the notion of a kiss
one that you can save
and remember

to say thank you…. I love you…
or ….you are special
a unique gift that will make
a lasting impression
and will mark the event.

Over 100 kisses together to symbolise that the pile can always grow. Inspired by piles of stones in the mountains to mark the way.

Thanks to the enthusiasm of Leon Perlot the Delft Blue Kiss was developed in a unique cooperation with the Royal Delft Porcelain factory.

A kiss for the spring season on request from Zinkwit Galery in Utrecht.

A good night kiss.
The first museum night in The Hague was the inspiration to develop this more graphical kiss.