PAINTING
MRS. TOOLIP
DETAILS
Giclee print on canvas
(2/9) Limited edition
Hand signed by the artist
160 x 130 cm (62.99 x 51.18 inch.)
2023
DESCRIPTION
This painting depicts the serpent from the story of Adam and Eve, a central symbol of temptation and knowledge. Curved among the branches of the Garden of Eden, the snake represents the moment when humanity first becomes aware of choice, desire, and consequence. It is not shown only as evil, but as a quiet presence that brings change.
The serpent stands for curiosity and the search for understanding, marking the passage from innocence to consciousness. Through this image, the painting reflects on the beginning of human awareness and the fragile balance between obedience and freedom.
BIOGRAPHY
Mrs. Toolip is her artistic name, reflecting her Dutch roots. She was born in Auckland (New Zealand) in 1990, raised in Costa Brava and Barcelona, and currently lives in Budapest.
Art runs in her blood through her family background. From an early age, art fairs, galleries, and studios were her playgrounds.
She has traveled across all continents and maintained a deep love for art, which led her to found the Toolip Art Gallery in Barcelona in 2021. Since then, she has curated over 50 exhibitions and hosted and promoted around 1,000 international artists. She later expanded her activities to Budapest and is currently based in Vienna, where she lives with her family and is a mother of four.
She is also the founder of the International Toolip Art Contest, an initiative dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging and established artists worldwide.
Her works have been exhibited in Barcelona, Budapest, and Vienna, and she has also participated in The Hamptons Fine Art Fair in New York. One of her works is part of the Fundació Bassat Art Collection in Spain.
Mrs. Toolip is multilingual, speaking six languages, which allows her to connect with artists and audiences across the globe.
She has a deep passion for art and is skilled in using a wide variety of different mediums on the same canvas. Her works are known for their bright, vibrant colors, reflecting her belief that art is a form of therapy. She describes her creative process as a way to channel positivity, projecting it into the world through her work. She strives to remain far from darkness, embracing light, color, and optimism in every piece she creates.
Her ultimate dream is to open an important art museum, sharing her love of art and fostering creativity for generations to come.