I paint to make sense of the world
Jacobina Oele
coach, speaker, author, educator and painter
Drawing From Truth
Just as I believed I had finally orchestrated my life according to my desires, the universe intervened and disrupted my plans. After years of meticulously planning a stable return to my homeland, the Netherlands, an unforeseen opportunity presented itself, allowing me to return permanently.
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My new home is a 450-year-old house on the Turfkade in Zeeland, my birthplace. Seaworthy sailing yachts are moored right up to my front door, giving me the feeling that the gateway to ultimate freedom and adventure is within reach. From this place, I will focus on documenting my heritage and offering workshops and guided tours in museums in Amsterdam and Zeeland.
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For workshops, substantial discounts are available for quick decision-makers. The price is based on the current market value for location, expertise, and service. There are no more than five participants per session, ensuring you receive all the personal attention you need to grow. There is also the option to receive online guidance afterward in your own process.
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About Jacobina
Jacobina Oele: Painting Memory, Place, and Inner Landscapes
Dutch artist Jacobina Oele creates intuitive, layered paintings exploring memory, identity, and emotion. Born in Wilhelminadorp and trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts The Hague, her work is shaped by Zeeland roots, tropical influences, and international experience.
Her themes include maritime heritage and traditional dress, imagined tropical landscapes, and architectural forms. Working without fixed outcomes, she builds paintings through evolving layers, balancing control and spontaneity.
Oele’s practice is adaptable and immersive, often developed without a permanent studio. Her works remain fluid over time, finalized only when they leave her hands.
Her recent pieces show increasing complexity, creating emotional landscapes where memory and imagination meet. A notable exhibition in Schouwen-Duiveland highlighted the deep emotional resonance of her work.
Inspired by the quiet intensity of Silouan’s Song by Arvo Pärt, Oele’s paintings evoke reflection, stillness, and shared memory.
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