Ceramics by Paulien Ploeger
The exhibition ‘Sculpture Now!’ features the work of ceramicist Paulien Ploeger. The works can still be seen until January 18. On the last day of the exhibition, Paulien Ploeger will give a lecture about her work and her sources of inspiration.
An inspiring lecture by ceramicist Paulien Ploeger ‘A Piece of Earth’
Sometimes the calling for a craft is literally in the genes – or in the fingers. For ceramicist Paulien Ploeger, her artistic journey did not begin in a studio, but in the vast dunes of Kijkduin and Scheveningen.
Nocturnal digging parties in the wardrobe
Paulien grew up in The Hague, where the dunes formed her natural playground. Her senses were stimulated there early on by the wind, the salty air and especially: the sand. Her fascination for digging and creating was so great that her imagination even ran away with it at night.
“I remember it well,” says Paulien. “As a child, I would crawl out of bed in a half-awake state to work on the contents of the wardrobe. In my mind, the textile of the clothing was not fabric, but sand in which I had to dig.”
From the dunes to the oven
This deep-rooted urge to shape and discover ultimately led her to ceramics. What began as an intuitive game with sand grew into a professional artistry in which the dialogue with clay is central. During this lecture at the Zandvoort Museum – a place inextricably linked to that same coastline – Paulien will take you along her sources of inspiration. Whether you are a lover of modern ceramics, enjoy working with your hands yourself, or simply want to listen to an inspired life story: this afternoon offers a unique insight into the world of an artist who weaves the soul of the beach into her work.
Lecture a piece of earth
Paulien Ploeger, ceramicist
Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Cost: €10 (excluding museum entrance fee)