discover the healing power of art, minimalism and slow living
Joanna Bosch is a designer who explores emotions and personal stories through minimalist art.
Calming your thoughts,
escaping the daily rat race.
Creating a simple life based on quality, thoughtful design and conscious choices.
An ongoing slow-living journey,
surrounded by art and minimalism.
Will you follow along?
a glimpse of my work
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My experience in visual storytelling is rooted in a Master's degree in Audiovisual Arts and a long-standing multidisciplinary career as a designer-illustrator.
A continuous line in earthy tones symbolizes my flow of thoughts. At times it blurs and clarity seems to fade, yet the line always finds its way back into focus. The work reflects my mental fog, resilience, and the quiet trust that clarity will return.
// acrylics on raw canvas.
// acrylverf op gekleurd canvas
F O G
D E S E R T
This painting features warm, ochre tones in multiple semi-transparent layers, with a single white accent line running slightly off-center. The painting captures a feeling of loneliness that I sometimes experienced after the birth of my children: warmly surrounded, yet alone in moments of inner emptiness.
// acrylverf op raw canvas.
After 15 years of chasing deadlines as an illustrator and graphic designer, my inner compass was screaming louder than ever to make a radical U-turn.
In my latest project, Waldhaus, I focus primarily on the analog and artisanal. More away from screens and deadlines, back to the here and now. Creating with my hands, fully experiencing my senses. Working with tangible materials feels healing. It slows me down, deepens my focus and brings me closer to my authentic self. This results in abstract art and curated content that resonates and tells personal stories.
Today I am on an artistic journey; a quest for simplicity and quality that is still very much in flux. A curated life on the sidelines of the rat race. Minimalism serves as a guide and, in combination with art, proves to be a powerful tool for my mental well-being.
The core message of Joanna x Waldhaus is to inspire others to live more consciously, by connecting them with the powerful interaction between art, slow living, and simplicity. By slowing down, we can see the true beauty of life in simple things.
The feeling of coming home .
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All my paintings are handmade and rooted in emotion. I work on homemade canvases made of raw cotton, using simple shapes and subtle colors that create space for feeling, silence, and meaning. Each work carries a personal story and invites reflection and connection.
What I appreciate most about handmade art are the perfect imperfections. Small paint splatters and subtle textures are characteristics that contribute to the unique character of each work. Painting is my way of returning to the essence and my childhood. A gentle, healing journey to peace and the feeling of coming home.
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I have created accessible art sessions, in which you are invited to slow down and take a break from hectic life. They create space for peace, presence and creativity, without pressure or expectations, to reconnect with your intuition.
Take a moment for yourself and discover the healing power of creativity.
// no art experience required -
I love telling (visual) stories and always create with quality and meaning in mind. I am happy to use my artistic vision for your brand or product development.
Do you recognize your values in my vision? Let's talk! This creates a natural connection and an authentic result for every project.
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// coming soon//
Ik nodig je uit in mijn wereld van kunst en minimalisme als een pad naar (mentale) balans. Met inspirerende gesprekken, persoonlijke verhalen en een kijkje achter de schermen van mijn minimalistische studio.
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the interplay between
design & minimalism
never lets me down
For me, design and minimalism are about life.
It is the art of shaping life,
creating atmospheres and feelings that stimulate awareness,
connection and providing space(s) to breathe.
I am passionate about minimalist design in all its forms.
Whether it's art, furniture or architecture,
it guides my inner compass.
It provides a good dose of oxygen,
and the feeling I always return to:
the feeling of coming home in a busy world.
my soft retreat in a noisy world
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my soft retreat in a noisy world 〰️
Welcome to my minimalist art studio, Waldhaus.
Working here brings me closer to my authentic self.
It is a place where my passions for design, minimalism and slow living come together. Peeled away all unnecessary ballast. So that visual stories and art can arise from simplicity and conscious intention.
Waldhaus is my safe haven from the rat race.
Maybe it could be yours too?
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