Maaike Roosendaal
Maaike is a Photographic Digital Artist based in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
Her photographic art is a mesmerizing blend of creativity, imagination, and technical skill.
It transports viewers into enchanting worlds where reality intertwines with fantasy.
Through the lens, Maaike captures and preserves fleeting moments, transforming them into timeless wonders.
From ethereal creatures bathed in golden light to spellbinding portraits that reveal hidden emotions, her magical photographic art defies the boundaries of the mundane.
Optical illusions, levitation, and other illusions are expertly used, adding a touch of enchantment to every frame.
Each image tells a unique story, inviting viewers to unravel the mysteries and immerse themselves in the extraordinary.
With a stroke of artistic sorcery, Maaike’s art captivates our hearts and leaves us in awe of the inexplicable beauty that can be captured through the art of photography.
Costumes & Props
Artist Statement: Unleashing the Magic through Art
In a world that often seems mundane and predictable, I strive to infuse a touch of enchantment in my artwork, harnessing the power of creativity to illuminate the wonders of the unseen.
Through my art, I invite viewers into ethereal realms and hidden dimensions, where vibrant colours dance with mystical creatures and whimsical landscapes come alive.
I seek to not only captivate the eye but also stir the viewer's imagination, coaxing them to embrace the extraordinary within themselves.
My artworks serve as portals to a world where anything is possible, where the laws of physics are defied, and where the power of the human spirit shines through. Through my art, I wish to remind people that within each of us lies a wellspring of creativity, waiting to be unleashed, and that there is magic to be found in even the simplest of moments.
I hope my art wants to make you get close for a minute and listen. Listen to the ones that catch your attention and allow them to blur the boundaries between our world and what lies beyond.
Exhibitions
Oct 2024 - Art Show - Our Story Gallery - Stratford On.
November 2024 - River of Dreams - Our Story Gallery - Stratford On.
Sept 2024 - Sugar Plum Fairy - Corner Store Candy - Stratford On.
Sept/Oct 2023 - Creative Digital Portraiture - St Mary’s Station Gallery
Aug 2017 - BLAMMO! - Stratford On.
Dec 2016 - Meet Your Maker Art Gallery - Stratford On.
July 2016 - London Pride festival Art Show - Winner of the Peoples Choice Awards - London On.
March 2016 - “EXPOSED”, Super Wonder Gallery - Toronto On.
Interviews and Speaking Engagements
May 5 2025 - Speaking Engagement - Stonetown Arts - St Mary’s On
Aug 2024 - Artist Interview - Your Story with Our Story - Stratford On.
Nov 2023 - St Mary’s Clicks - Art Talk - St Mary’s
Behind The Scenes
