The portfolio of Merian van Rooijen contains a wide range of works. From awards and sculptures to wall objects and prints in limited editions. Together with the client, she discusses the story behind the assignment and the possibilities to create a unique, personal work of art.

Selection of works

Speelgoed van het Jaar Award | Sculpture | SGN

Toy of the Year Awards
SGN | Mierlo | 2023

Award for Stichting Speelgoed Nederland in a limited edition of 75 pieces (2023). Center stage in the design is the 50-year-old figure from the logo. Sustainably made from recycled oak and composite following the ‘zero-waste’ principle.

Recycled oak, composite, 24k gold | H: 17,5 W: 19 D: 6,5 (cm)


Trust | Sculpture
Turien & Co. | Alkmaar | 2023

Business gift for insurance company Turien & Co. in Alkmaar. Made in a limited edition of 150 sculptures. The design is based on the ampersand from the logo. It symbolizes connection, cooperation and trust. Sustainably made from recycled oak and polypropylene following the ‘zero-waste’ principle (3D print technology).

Recycled oak, polypropylene | H: 27 W: 9 D: 9 (cm)


Garlicious | Wall object
Bresc | Werkendam | 2018

Wall object on the occasion of the opening of the new property of Bresc in Werkendam, specialist in garlic and herb products for culinary professionals. The 27 wooden garlic cloves each represent one year of the time Bresc existed at that time. The colours of the different kinds of wood match the colours of real garlic. The installation is located in the central passage between the main entrance, offices and production department. In collaboration with Ad van Houdt.

Lime, ash, poplar wood | H: 150 W: 300 D: 20 (cm)


Tess | Wall object | Private commission

Tess | Wall object
Private commission | Utrecht | 2016

Personal gift on the occasion of Mother’s Day. The design is based on a photo that was taken shortly after Tess was born.

Composite | H: 30 W: 40 D: 1 (cm)


Winq Diversity Award | Sculpture | Winq Magazine

Winq Diversity Awards
Winq Media | Amsterdam | 2015 – Present

Award for queer lifestyle magazine Winq. The award with ‘Oscar’ allure is presented annually to individuals and organizations that are committed to the visibility and acceptance of the queer community. Among the winners are well-known names such as Erwin Olaf, Jan Taminiau and Ahmed Aboutaleb. Full list of winners.

Steel, composite | H: 35 W: 7,5 D: 7,5 (cm)


The embrace | Print | Private commission

The embrace | Wall object
Private commission | Utrecht | 2014

Life size wedding gift from all guests. The design is based on a personal photoshoot of the bridal couple and was als used for the wedding invitation.

Spray painted MDF | H: 200 W: 70 D: 10 (cm)


The embrace | Print | Private commission

The embrace | Print
Private commission | Utrecht | 2014

Embossed wedding invitation. Printed in the studio by the bridal couple themselves. The design is based on a personal photoshoot and also used for a life size wedding gift (wall object) from all guests.

Embossed paper | H: 20 W: 10 (cm)


Sten & Anne | Wall object | Private commission

Sten & Onne | Wall object
Private commission | Houten | 2014

Personal gift for the 50th birthday of the father of Sten and Onne. The design shows the difference in length at that time. Initials are hidden in the folds of their clothing. The mounting with spacers creates a soft shadow on the wall.

Spray painted MDF | H: 75 W: 50 D: 5 (cm)


Tumbling figures | Wall object | DEH Lawyers

Tumbling figures | Wall object
DEH Lawyers | Rotterdam | 2012

Wall object for DEH Lawyers in Rotterdam. Mounted with spacers, which creates a soft shadow on the wall. In collaboration with Ad van Houdt.

Spray painted MDF | H: 170 W: 120 D: 10 (cm)


Shout it out | Wall object | DEH Lawyers

Shout it out | Wall object
DEH Lawyers | Rotterdam | 2012

Wall object for DEH Lawyers in Rotterdam. Made of a self composed plate of zebra wood. The wild ‘flames’ in this type of wood fit well with the character of the work. In collaboration with Ad van Houdt.

Zebra wood | H: 120 W: 120 D: 3 (cm)


Art hunt | Art print | Walls Gallery

Art hunt | Print
Walls Gallery | Amsterdam | 2007

Business gift for Walls Gallery in Amsterdam. Printed in a limited edition of 250. Each print is signed and inserted in a glossy cover with the logo of the gallery. In the design, the facade and name of the gallery are represented, as well as Haggis, the owner’s dachshund.

Embossed paper | H: 15 w: 10 (cm)

All projects


Toy of the Year Awards
SGN | Mierlo | 2023

Trust | Sculpture
Turien & Co. | Alkmaar | 2023

Infinity | Wall object
Private commission | Amstelveen | 2020

Garlicious | Wall object
Bresc | Werkendam | 2018

Raab Karcher Awards
Raab Karcher | Tilburg | 2018

Tess | Wall object
Private commission | Utrecht | 2016

Alpine | Wardrobe
Private commission | Haarlem | 2016

Winq Diversity Awards
Winq Media | Amsterdam | 2015 – Present

The embrace | Wall object
Private commission | Utrecht | 2014

The embrace | Print
Private commission | Utrecht | 2014

Sten & Onne | Wall object
Private commission | Houten | 2014

Rua 25 de Abril | Wall object
Private commission | Breda | 2014

Skyline Rotterdam | Wall object
DEH Lawyers | Rotterdam | 2013

Lady Justice | Sculpture
DEH Lawyers | Rotterdam | 2013

Passion fruit | Wall object
Nature’s Pride | Maasdijk | 2013

Mila | Canvas sculpture 
Private commission | Rotterdam | 2013

Tumbling figures | Wall object
DEH Lawyers | Rotterdam | 2012

Shout it out | Wall object
DEH Lawyers | Rotterdam | 2012

Sharing | Wall object
Hospitality Group | Amersfoort | 2011

Kite runner | Print
Hospitality Group | Amersfoort | 2009

Raindance | Print
Stichting Rioned | Ede | 2009

Art hunt | Print
Walls Gallery | Amsterdam | 2007