Letting Go Of The Outcome
Authenticity

Letting Go Of The Outcome

My goal is to create using my subconscious imagination and my hands. My goal is to feel the art and create poetry as a response. My goal is to share it in vulnerability. Then, my work is done.
The Story Behind Unseen
Feminism

The Story Behind Unseen

The creation of “Unseen” was inspired by my commitment to advocating for equal rights and my desire to raise a strong, independent daughter.
Reclaiming The Supplanted Self - Karien Bredenkamp
Authenticity

Reclaiming The Supplanted Self

Even though it takes courage to act with integrity, I am enjoying the liberating freedom of realizing I contain all the guidance I need to thrive — inside my Self. I carry it with me wherever I go.
Transcendence Under The Sea: Lessons From The Immortal Jellyfish - Karien Bredenkamp
Authenticity

Transcendence Under The Sea: Lessons From The Immortal Jellyfish

At the end of 2023, I became captivated by the immortal jellyfish, scientifically known as Turritopsis dohrnii. Let's delve into how this sea creature can inspire us to think differently.
Integrating "Scattered Senses" - Karien Bredenkamp
Art Therapy

Integrating "Scattered Senses"

Embracing all aspects of yourself, including the contradictory ones, allows you to live authentically and express your true self without fear or shame. 
I Am Mine - Karien Bredenkamp
Identity

I Am Mine

“I Am Mine”. This is such a simple statement, yet something that is extremely hard for me to believe and embody. I look back over the landscape of my (almost) 41 years in the world, and I see a journey that slowly took away the bones of my being, holding on to them as I tried to navigate through life.
Not Here: Tracking Your Inner Zebramingo - Karien Bredenkamp
Authenticity

Not Here: Tracking Your Inner Zebramingo

Physical sensations such as joy, peace, or discomfort serve as compasses, guiding us toward a life of alignment and integrity.

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