Mieke Jonker, born in Vaassen in 1963 and residing in Gennep NL, embarked on her artistic journey as a goldsmith at Vakschool Schoonhoven from 1999 to 2003.

Following her education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Arendonk, specializing in portrait/model in 2013 and earning a Specialisation degree with honourable mention in 2016, Mieke shifted her focus solely to painting.

Mieke's artistic creations consist of multiple transparent layers of oil paint. Through a meticulous play of strong composition, skillful use of color contrasts, and alternating between thick and thin paint applications, she endeavors to convey a serene yet lively ambiance.

Her paintings often feature an escape route, inviting viewers to immerse themselves within the artwork. Creating a spatial dimension is fundamental to her work, with the aim of drawing the viewer into the depths of her creations.

Working in thematic series enhances the depth of expression, unfolding a visual narrative. By delving into the same subject over an extended period, Mieke refines her painting technique, exploring diverse ways to interpret the subject matter, thereby facilitating her artistic progression.

Mieke finds the ultimate validation when viewers feel compelled to step into her paintings, imagining themselves part of the depicted scenes, perhaps sitting at a table, or simply losing themselves in the artwork. This immersive experience offers a temporary escape from reality, allowing individuals to dream away.

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Mieke Jonker (1963) is geboren in Vaassen, woont in Gennep en begon haar creatieve carriere als goudsmid.

(Vakschool Schoonhoven 1999-2003).

Na haar studie aan de  Academie voor de Schone Kunsten te Arendonk, richting portret/model(2013),Specialisatie graad (2016) geslaagd met eervolle vermelding, richt ze zich uitsluitend op de schilderkunst.

Miekes schilderijen zijn opgebouwd uit diverse transparante olieverflagen. Met een sterke compositie en een complementair kleurgebruik, en door dik en dun in de verf te gaan, probeert ze een serene doch dynamische sfeer te bereiken.

De schilderijen hebben vaak een uitweg. Je moet er als het ware doorheen kunnen gaan. Ruimtelijk werken is heel belangrijk voor haar. De kijker wordt als het ware haar werk in gezogen.

Het werken in series vergroot de zeggingskracht van het onderwerp. Er ontstaat zo een beeldverhaal. Door lang te werken aan één onderwerp verdiept Mieke zich ook schildertechnisch. Ze zoekt mogelijkheden om eenzelfde onderwerp anders neer te zetten. Hierdoor kan ze haar eigen ontwikkeling sneller signaleren.

Het grootste compliment voor haar is wanneer de toeschouwer het gevoel krijgt dat hij of zij zo het schilderij kan inlopen, aan tafel wil gaan zitten, of er gewoon wil zijn.

Dat is ook wat ze de toeschouwer wil meegeven: Een vlucht uit het leven van alledag en even wegdromen.

After her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Arendonk, direction portrait/model(2013),Specialization degree (2016) passed with honorable mention, she focuses exclusively on painting.

Miekes paintings are composed of several transparent oil paint layers. With strong composition and complementary use of color, and by going thick and thin in the paint, she tries to achieve a serene yet dynamic atmosphere.

The paintings often have a way out. You have to be able to pass through them, so to speak. Working spatially is very important to her. The viewer is as it were sucked into her work.

Working in series increases the expressiveness of the subject. It creates a visual story. By working on one subject for a long time, Mieke deepens her painting technique. She looks for possibilities to depict the same subject differently. This allows her to identify her own development more quickly.

The biggest compliment for her is when the viewer gets the feeling that he or she can walk right into the painting, wants to sit at the table, or just wants to be there.

That is also what she wants to give the viewer: An escape from everyday life and to dream away for a moment.