Merlijn van de Sande is a multidisciplinary artist who was enchanted by the power of imagination as a child. Her artistic journey began with a curious fascination for stories, where she gave free rein to her imagination at a young age and found ways to translate them into tangible images. This journey of discovery that once began with collecting materials and building worlds in her head, has today grown into a profound artistic quest.

In her current work, Merlijn translates inner reflections and invisible dimensions into external landscapes that balance between reality and fantasy. Her dioramas, sculptures and digital artworks bring worlds to life that feel familiar and dreamy at the same time. By combining architectural and natural elements, she creates spaces in which recognition and wonder come together. Her art invites the viewer to travel with her into a dreamlike world that resonates with personal memories and emotions. It is an experience in which artist and viewer become connected in a shared search for meaning and awareness.