I've seen it

I’ve Seen It

I’ve Seen It brings together the practices of Pearl Sijmons and Lian Neeman, artists who transform their observation into visual language. Their work begins with attention; a careful, almost quiet kind of noticing. They pay attention to small details, materials, or moments that others might overlook. Pearl Sijmons translates her connection with nature with the textiles she encounters in her surroundings.

Lian Neeman approaches her observations of the rhythms and movements of the streets through her illustrations. It’s not about just seeing, but more about feeling aligned with what’s around you. To be present to the details of everyday life, give them a place and respect them in the mess of today’s society.

Pearl Sijmons

Pearl Sijmons creates textile landscapes, using discarded garments. She calls herself a contemporary impressionist, capturing the essence of our fleeting surroundings in her own tactile world. A world shaped by a deep awareness of a landscape that is constantly shifting, her work quietly reminds us that if we care for the earth, it will care for us in return. Each discarded garment in her work is one less in the landfill, to preserve a history of wear and presence in small, ordinary moments. Together, these textiles weave into a larger whole, like pieces of a patchwork to restore their value. Her art is a loving call for attention to our mother earth. Within ‘I’ve Seen It’ , her work reflects on what we observe, overlook, and leave behind.

Lian Neeman

Lian Neeman is a multi-media artist, beginning with drawing as foundation and expanding into painting, prints, installations, textile and more. Her practice is rooted in a deep connection to her surroundings which include her community, and the quiet details of daily life, often reflecting her personal experiences and beliefs. Her works have a strong base involving found materials around her and dead stock resources, which give a unique inspiration and direction to each piece considering the used material. Lian believes that it is highly important to observe your surroundings and appreciate the everyday materials we usually ignore or dispossess. Such as fruit nets, broken lighters, flatten cans and more. Her art reflects little moments in life that she thinks can and should get more attention. With this exhibition she will share her work that reflects on her daily life, feelings and thoughts expressed through drawings.