Drawing from Stillness

Movement, attention and image


This summer I offer a 7-session trajectory, meeting every two weeks on the Oosterbeek estate (The Hague / Wassenaar).

These are focused, small-group afternoons in which we move from the outside in, and from the inside back out again.


We begin physically — often outdoors, in the park — with basic movement to bring attention into the body.
 From there, attention is gathered further inward through standing or seated practice.
From that depth, we move outward again, drawing from what has come to life within.

Approaches may include:

  • drawing from nature
  • mandala and enso
  • working with the five elements
  • inner landscape
  • drawing without intention
  • automatic drawing
  • symbol emergence

Structure
Each session follows a clear rhythm:

  • movement and loosening
  • deepening attention (standing or seated stillness)
  • working with image (drawing)
  • brief reflection

Sessions take place indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather.

The Work
This is a trajectory of seven sessions, a process that unfolds over time.
 Working first through the body, then through attention, and from there into image.
What you create is not the goal.
 It is a trace of what emerges when attention and imagination begin to align.

For whom
For those who want to explore what becomes possible when attention and image are brought together.
No prior experience in drawing, bodywork or meditation is required.
 A willingness to engage over several weeks is essential.

Practical
7-session trajectory

Sunday May 17 & 31
; June 14 & 28
;
July 12 & 26
; August 9
Time
14:30 – 16:30

Doors open at 14:15

Space to stay for reflection until 17:00
Group

Maximum 6–7 participants
Location
Park Oosterbeek, The Hague / Wassenaar

(Atelier 2b: Morning Sun Cave)
Language
English, unless all participants Dutch

Participation
Participation is for the full trajectory of seven sessions.
It is not required to attend every session, but continuity over time is essential to the work.
Joining after the start is possible, depending on availability and timing within the process.

The group remains small and consistent throughout.
The full trajectory fee applies.
Fee: €320 
(including basic materials)


Contact
To register or ask a question:
mattijs@studiomeng.nl
or 06-10.22.39.60 (Whatsapp below)

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