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
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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 & 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 | 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 | 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 | 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