2020 Update: Just finished my first graphic novel, Savior. A philosophical fiction story in which a gifted young child explores the mesmerising surreal landscape of her mind to find an answer to one of life’s paradoxes: how do you stop destruction without being destructive yourself. Find out more by visiting SAVIOR.

About 14 years ago, after successfully finishing my MA in Philosophy and unsuccessfully starting a career in IT, I was admitted to the Academy of Fine Art in Arnhem. Four years later I graduated with honour and started an 18 month long philosophical art project in service of the Amsterdam Police Force. I concluded this project (and for that moment my artistic career) with the publication of my art book “Omdat de wereld al mooi genoeg is…” (Because the world is already beautiful enough… – a line that I earlier used to promote my first poetry collection “Kuikentje plet da’s dubbele pret” (When you Flatten a Chick it’s Fun for Two)).

From 2005 to 2008 I made about 25 oil paintings, 25 cardboard collages, 3 room sized installations, 10 plush dolls nailed to planks, hundreds of photos and drawings and enough poems to last me numerous live performances. A small impression of these works can be seen in this blog post. For new works go to samvooren.com or follow me on Instagram. Of course you can always contact me for more information.