Willy Doreleijers: textiles as a medium

How do we experience our environment? This is a recurring theme, a common thread, in the work of Willy Doreleijers. Facts from the present intertwine with memories of the past. Sounds, smells, and feelings all play a role. Through these, we can form a picture of contemporary reality. A question this immediately raises for Willy Doreleijers is: What can I do with this, and how can I make it visible? She consciously chooses to use textiles as an expressive medium. In her colorful, stylized compositions, she captures emotions and experiences and gives them tangible form, often abstracted, yet recognizable. By continually observing and creating, she builds her own reality—and invites the viewer to join her. Simultaneously, her work draws attention to the influence of humanity on its environment. For Willy, her art creates a lasting memory; for the audience, it is an invitation to reflect on the deeper layers and meaning behind each work.