About
Born in Johannesburg, 1978 South Africa, Ivan Douwes is a Zuid-Holland, Netherlands-based contemporary artist known for his multi-dimensional art that weaves visual narratives from diverse mediums and reclaimed materials. Inspired by indigenous cultures, the natural world and global expressions, he explores humanity’s bond with nature, crafting works in different mediums. From pencil sketches and paintings to multi-media sculptures with sound and light—that honor landscapes, ecosystems, and interdependence while spanning themes like future visions and heritage. Blending drawing, painting, sculpture, engineering, and music, Douwes bridges mythology and science, past and future, inviting viewers to re-imagine their place in a connected, harmonious world through innovative and symbolic storytelling.