From April 10 to 13, Plantage Dok in Amsterdam became a space for ideas, materials, and collective creativity. The event kicked off on Thursday, April 10 with the opening of the exhibition In the Next Step, Everything Changes.
Over the course of four days, visitors were invited to join five inspiring workshops, held in both the Dokhuis Gallery and the Dokzaal — spaces where making, thinking, and experimenting come together.
The exhibition features artists, makers, and thinkers presenting work that has never been shown before, marks a turning point in their practice, or is still in an experimental phase. Born from a personal desire to share work still in motion, this project offers space for development — and for the conversations that emerge along the way. The work will continue to evolve, shaped by new insights, experiences, and reflections.
At its core, In the Next Step, Everything Changes is about transformation — both physical and mental. It reflects on shifting boundaries, and how movement (of place, perspective, or self) shapes identity, memory, and connection.
We warmly thank all participating artists for their enthusiasm, generosity, and collaboration!
In the Next Step, Everything Changes is initiated and curated by artist Karin van de Wiel and artist Eva Schippers
In addition to my role as co-curator, I also contributed three works: two tufted pieces presented during the festival, and one photograph featured in the month-long exhibition.
In addition to my role as co-curator, I also contributed three works: two tufted pieces presented during the festival, and one photograph featured in the month-long exhibition.
Participating artist festival April 10 - 13:
EXHIBITION
Drawing Bits & Bobs – Alex Winters
Artificial Ski Mountain (2025) – Karin van de Wiel
Where Water Moves (2025) – Karin van de Wiel
Three-Course Film Menu – Bobbie Fay Brandsen
Patchwork – Claire van der Mee
Back to Home – Dané Vonk
Eva Schippers – Eva's working on possible futures
Peace Jewellery – Julie Mollenhauer
Rhythms of Time – Maaike Bol
The Water-Cooler (from The Crisis Game) – Sonia Kazovsky
The Practice of Social Interaction (2022–2024) – Yasia Khomenko
EXHIBITION
Drawing Bits & Bobs – Alex Winters
Artificial Ski Mountain (2025) – Karin van de Wiel
Where Water Moves (2025) – Karin van de Wiel
Three-Course Film Menu – Bobbie Fay Brandsen
Patchwork – Claire van der Mee
Back to Home – Dané Vonk
Eva Schippers – Eva's working on possible futures
Peace Jewellery – Julie Mollenhauer
Rhythms of Time – Maaike Bol
The Water-Cooler (from The Crisis Game) – Sonia Kazovsky
The Practice of Social Interaction (2022–2024) – Yasia Khomenko
WORKSHOPS
Can I help while I hang my laundry? - workshop by Aukje Koelstra
Manifest Printing - workshop by Yasia Khomenko / RCR Khomenko Samoprint
In Motion - workshop by Maaike Bol / Maiami Prints
Moving at Home - workshop by Dané Vonk
Can I help while I hang my laundry? - workshop by Aukje Koelstra
Manifest Printing - workshop by Yasia Khomenko / RCR Khomenko Samoprint
In Motion - workshop by Maaike Bol / Maiami Prints
Moving at Home - workshop by Dané Vonk
Participating artist exhibition April 10 to May 10
Bobbie Fay Brandsen – Sulla strada in Sicilia
Dorota Dabrowska – Zegelregels
Harry van Gemert – Trigger Man
Eva Schippers
Yasia Khomenko – Chess Board
Karin van de Wiel – Artificial Ski Mountain, Alverna (2024)
Aukje Koelstra
Maaike Bol – Controlled Coincidence
Niké Dolman – Twilight Over Tuinbuurt Vrijlandt
Mirjam Langemeijer – Burocrazee
Claire van der Mee
Dané Vonk
Where Water Moves (2025) – Karin van de Wiel
Artificial Ski Mountain (2025) – Karin van de Wiel
