See the human.
In yourself.
In the 'other'.
Every single day.
Art that helps people step into another person's world
and in return recognizing themselves.
Art that helps people step into another person's world
and in return recognizing themselves.
More than art
My art connects you with others.
People who (seem to) be, live, believe or do differently.
People from different cultures and countries.
The artpieces let you discover the lives of new people, worlds and cultures.
They invite you to reflect (often through mirrors) and to discover similarities.
In what makes us, humans, human.
In that what connects you with the other person.
Every Commonalities artwork invites people to pause for a moment.
To step into someone else's world.
To discover themselves in that other person.
And to continue your day with a little more openness, curiosity and humanity.
Whether in a home, workplace or public space.
My art connects you with others.
People who (seem to) be, live, believe or do differently.
People from different cultures and countries.
The artpieces let you discover the lives of new people, worlds and cultures.
They invite you to reflect (often through mirrors) and to discover similarities.
In what makes us, humans, human.
In that what connects you with the other person.
Every Commonalities artwork invites people to pause for a moment.
To step into someone else's world.
To discover themselves in that other person.
And to continue your day with a little more openness, curiosity and humanity.
Whether in a home, workplace or public space.
How would you like to experience
(our human) Commonalities?
Individual artwork
A daily reminder of our shared humanity.
Perfect for homes, offices and organisations
✔ One original artwork
✔ A meaningful encounter
✔ A story that stays with you
✔ A daily invitation to see the human through reflection
Curated collections
A journey through our shared humanity.
For your people-oriented organisation or company.
✔ A carefully selected collection of artworks.
✔ A complete visual journey
✔ Carefully curated for your space
✔ Inspires conversations and connection
✔ Optional artist's opening
Available from 3 artworks.
Individual artworks (preview)
View all individual artworks
Curated collections
Some stories become even more powerful when
they are experienced together.
Whether displayed in a healthcare organisation, municipality, school or corporate office, a curated themed collection transforms an entire space into a journey through our shared humanity.
Some stories become even more powerful when
they are experienced together.
Whether displayed in a healthcare organisation, municipality, school or corporate office, a curated themed collection transforms an entire space into a journey through our shared humanity.
Bring the collection to life!
Curated collections can be opened with a talk by cultural anthropologist and artist Monique Tekstra-van Lochem.
A story about seeing beyond differences and recognising the human in ourselves and one another.
Curated collections can be opened with a talk by cultural anthropologist and artist Monique Tekstra-van Lochem.
A story about seeing beyond differences and recognising the human in ourselves and one another.
What clients experience
Evalien Rengers
Director of SKO Oegstgeest
A catalyst for human connection.
A catalyst for human connection.
The three mirror portraits we bought for our childcare organisation, are more than beautiful artworks, they are catalysts for reflection, dialogue and connection. They invite children, parents and professionals to share their own stories, discover different perspectives and truly see one another.
Why I created Commonalities
All of my life I travelled the world as a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer.
Again and again I discovered that beneath our different traditions, languages and appearances, we have so much in common: our shared humanity.
Commonalities is my invitation to remember that.
All of my life I travelled the world as a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer.
Again and again I discovered that beneath our different traditions, languages and appearances, we have so much in common: our shared humanity.
Commonalities is my invitation to remember that.
