Deb van der Vliet

I am a Liminal Expressionist. It is a movement that gives you strength.

In my work, I constantly seek ways to create freedom in life. This year is dedicated to space in the broadest sense. As I search for my place in the art world—and my work didn’t fit within existing movements—I chose to create a new movement where I truly belong: Liminal Expressionism.

This movement celebrates the process of change and self-development. It acknowledges the liminal space—the mental state where you release an old version of yourself and meet a new one daily. Instead of fearing this transition, Liminal Expressionism highlights its beauty and strength.

It invites us to embrace the unknown, trusting that growth and transformation bring us closer to our authentic selves. Unlike movements that reflect, Liminal Expressionism looks forward. It is active, explorative, and expressive.

In my work, I make change visible. If life were a movement, this is what it would look like.