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Mathilda

€450,00
€450,00
Tax included.

Named after my grandmother, Mathilda carries one of my most treasured childhood memories.

Every summer, I stayed with her on the Belgian coast. It was there that my friends and I made colourful paper flowers to trade with other children on the beach, using shells as our currency—a joyful seaside tradition that continues to this day. Looking back, I realise those carefree days were the beginning of my lifelong love of making things by hand.

My grandmother Mathilda was a woman of quiet strength. Gentle, kind and endlessly resilient, she possessed the rare ability to make everyone feel welcome. Her name, meaning "strength in battle", reflects the grace and determination with which she lived her life.

This sculptural embroidered flower is a tribute to her. Its luminous yellow petals speak of warmth, optimism and sunshine, while its delicate stitched form reminds us that true strength is often found in tenderness. Like the memories she left me, Matilda celebrates love, resilience and the beauty that quietly endures across generations.
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Wave 80 is part of on ongoing project Making 100 waves. In collaboration with marine conservation. oil painting on canvas of the ocean in different hues of blue.

"Arikki is very professional and I would recommend her without hesitation"

Isabelle Van Obbergen

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Jodie Talbot

"Rikki is such a great teacher, her studio is full of her wonderful creations, such an inspiration."

Barbara Davidson

I was following Rikkis facebook account for quite a while.
Grown up at the baltic beaches and sailor since I can walk, I was so fascinated about the paintings she is creating. Every painting, every landscape, every wave is an expression of her deep connection and love to the sea which is catching the viewer quite immediately.
Therefore it was only a matter of time until I fell in love with one of her paintings as it also reminded me very much to my home island. Thus I just ordered it.
Rikki was very friendly and helpful supporting the entire time and the painting arrived proper packed and protected against any possible damage.
Even a wonderful wooden framing was included and now the painting is placed at the bulkhead of my boats salon giving me joy everytime I am sitting there with a cup of tea in my hand.
Thank you Rikki !

Rudiger

Having spent most of my life living on islands, the sea was always a fascination. I could happily sit for hours looking at it, admiring is beauty, it’s strength and the way it is constantly changing. I first met Rikki in 2018 and was invited to visit her studio where I was stunned by her seascapes and her #making100Waves project. When buying a new home in 2019 we really wanted a painting which captured our love of the sea and we didn’t hesitate to commission Rikki. We spent some time working with Rikki to agree the design and size and get her advice. We got regular updates from Rikki and then in spring 2019 she presented us with the finished work. Rikki captured a beautiful moment in a constantly changing seascape. It is stunning and it sits in pride of place in our living room. Nice one Rikki !

Simon King
London & Mallorca

Simon & Breda