Zachte Drempel

NL
‘Zachte Drempel’ is de eerste solotentoonstelling door Haagse kunstenaar Catelijne Boele, die plaats zal vinden van 6 – 15 februari in de projectruimte van kunstenaarsinitiatief SeeLab. Nadat Boele de Stroom Pro Invest bijdrage ontving, heeft zij haar praktijk verdiept door zich te focussen op grootschalige olieverfschilderijen. Deze nieuwe serie werken zijn een reflectie van een droomachtige wereld, geïnspireerd door haar recente vogelkijk ervaringen in het duinlandschap van Den Haag en de uitgestrekte bossen en velden in het oosten van Nederland. 

Boele’s schilderkunst is gedreven door haar persoonlijke verbondenheid met het natuurlijke landschap en een geest die geneigd is om te dwalen in fantasievolle verhalen. Deze elementen brengt zij samen in zachte en droomachtige kleurpaletten, waarin de lichamen van de majestueuze vogels doorvloeien in hun omgeving. Deze figuren zijn geen duidelijke gestalten, maar schimmige verschijningen die langzaam wegvallen in het landschap of voorzichtig opdoemen uit een atmosferisch kleurenspel. Haar schilderproces kan ook wel beschouwd worden als een sensitief evenwicht, een afwisselend spel tussen verschijning en verdwijning. Zoals het lichaam van de vogelkijker dat samenvalt met de eindeloze kleuren van het veld, of de onzichtbare vogel die je hoort zingen maar niet kan zien.

UK
‘Zachte Drempel’ is the first solo exhibition by The Hague based artist Catelijne Boele, which will take place from the 6th till the 15th of February in the project space of artist initiative SeeLab. After receiving the Stroom Pro Invest grant, Boele deepened her practice by focusing on a new series of large-scale oil paintings. These works are a reflection of a dream world, inspired by her recent bird-watching experiences in the dunal landscape of The Hague and the elaborate forests and fields in the east of The Netherlands.

Boele’s painting practice is driven by her deep connection to the natural landscape and a mind that is prone to wander into imaginative narratives. She brings these elements together in soft, dreamlike colour palettes, where the bodies of the majestic birds seem to dissolve into their surroundings. These figures are therefore not distinct forms, but elusive apparitions that gradually fade into the landscape or cautiously emerge from an atmospheric play between colours. Her painting process can also be seen as a sensitive balancing act. A constant fluctuation between appearance and disappearance - such as the body of the birdwatcher dissolving into the endless hues of the field, or the invisible bird whose song you hear but cannot see.

Program Zachte Drempel

Friday 6th of February
Opening 18:00 – 22:00

Sunday 8th of February
Introduction to Chinese teas by blend
Sonic Tea Ceremony at 15:00

Thursday 12th of February
Guided tour at 20:00

Saturday 14th of February
Reading session at 15:00 uur with Ire

Sunday 15th of February
Guided tour at 14:00

Graphic design: Anne Schaarschmidt

Please RSVP if you would like to join one of the events: catelijne.boele@outlook.com

Exhibition opening hours:

On Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00–17:00

During weekdays by appointment

 
Location: See Lab Project Space, Duinstraat 57, Den Haag

Between Our Fingers

On January 16th from 18:00-20:30, Ghazale Moqanaki and Marieke Peeters present the launch of ‘Between Our Fingers’, a publication exploring the conceptual framework of the doll’s house at SeeLab.

The publication features contributions from artists Lore Pilzecker, Sohrab Kashani, Kiara Amartya, Ghazale Moqanaki, and Marieke Peeters who each approach the miniature from a different perspective. Bringing together essays, poetry, and visual artworks that interrogate the miniature as a site for reflection on domesticity, precarity, fantasy, and agency.

Historically, the doll’s house used to represent a particular cultural and social model of domestic life and reinforced that. Today, the doll’s house can be anything and it reveals desires, anxieties, and imagined realities that are otherwise difficult to articulate. This book examines the doll’s house as a symbol of control and desire, as well as a space of imaginative freedom in response to the increasingly inaccessible reality of housing as a right.

The book launch at SeeLab includes a performance program alongside video installations by contributors of the publication. The evening presents readings from the publication, a music performance by Ghazal Faghihi, and miniature food. Together, the publication and accompanying program present the doll’s house as a tool for imagination, critical reflection, and creative experimentation inviting visitors to reconsider the small worlds that reflect our own.

Date: 16 January

Opening: 18:00-20:30

Location: See Lab Project Space, Duinstraat 57, Scheveningen

About the makers
Marieke Peeters and Ghazale Moqanaki are visual artists who have been collaborating and curating exhibitions and projects together since 2023. Their recent projects include the group exhibition ‘Bad Objects’ at Quartair (2024), the experimental theatre production ‘Garbage Mansion’ at Zaal 3 of The National Theatre (2025), and now the publication ‘Between Our Fingers’. For this publication, they invited Lore Pilzecker, a visual artist whose work explores impermanence and mortality through drawing, Sohrab Kashani, an artist working across performance, video, installation using alter-egos and speculative spaces, and Kiara Amartya, an artist whose work is inspired by ghosts, hauntings, and canine-like creatures. Marieke Peeters is a visual artist who creates immersive installations, sculptures, and films that combine material research with performance influenced by horror as a construct. Ghazale Moqanaki is a multidisciplinary artist who combines sounds, objects, and spaces and translates them through myths and stories.

This project was realized with support of Stroom.

OPEN CALL

Open Call: Submit Your Creative Proposals
Date: Nov 2025 - May 2026

We Are Looking For:

• Artists, curators, or collectives interested in showcasing exhibitions, installations, performances, or research-based projects.

• Innovative and experimental proposals that engage with space, materiality, or audience interaction.

• Projects that foster discussion, exchange, and exploration of new ideas.

How to Apply:
Please send an application including:

• Project proposal (max. 500 words)

• Portfolio or website link

• Technical requirements (if applicable)

• Preferred dates (between May/August)

Submit your application to: seelabprojectspace@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing your ideas come to life at See Lab!

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Bookbinding Workshop with Nina van Dijk

Bookbinding Workshops with Nina van Dijk
Create Your Own Handmade Notebooks Using Traditional Techniques
For dates see ninavandijk.nl/workshops

Join us for a mindful and creative journey into the art of bookbinding at See Lab. In these hands-on workshops, you’ll learn to create your own beautiful, hand-bound notebooks using time-honored techniques. Whether you're new to bookbinding or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops are suitable for all levels.

Meditative Bookbinding Workshop
Learn the Japanese stab-binding, pamphlet stitch, and long-stitch techniques in one immersive session. Under the guidance of visual artist Nina van Dijk, you’ll craft three handmade books and enjoy a relaxing and nourishing experience. All materials are provided, and a healthy vegetarian lunch is included.

Location: See Lab, Duinstraat 55, The Hague
Participation Fee: €95 (Includes all materials and vegetarian lunch)
Check the website for more information and upcoming workshops: https://www.ninavandijk.nl/workshops

Coptic-Stitch Binding Workshop
Explore the coptic-stitch technique to create a stunning notebook that lays completely flat—ideal for writing, sketching, or journaling. You’ll be guided step by step by Nina van Dijk and leave with a unique book and the skills to continue crafting on your own. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.

Location: See Lab, Duinstraat 55, The Hague
Participation Fee: €65 (Includes all materials, coffee/tea, and snacks)
Check the website for more information and upcoming workshops: https://www.ninavandijk.nl/workshops