About

I am Ingeborg Steenhorst (1973), a Belgium born-Dutch visual artist, photographer, and fashion designer.

Creating unique autonomous art photography in which nature and storytelling take on a prominent role, I aim to strengthen our connection with nature by including the beauty and diversity of Dutch landscape in my narative photography. In doing so I hope to inspire you to a deeper appreciation for the natural world. 

I combine analog and digital photography with mixed media techniques and unique self-made costumes and accessories. As a lover of nature, I have a strong urge to create sustainable and often re-use vintage fabrics, excisting clothing components and old jewelry in my designs.

Inspiration

The changing seasons offer me a wealth of inspiration. From the vibrant hues of spring to the serene tones of winter: every season provides a different perspective and brings its own unique colours, moods, and textures. 

My art is a tribute to nature and the hidden stories I see within it.

Workflow

My workflow involves an extensive process, from writing scripts, scouting models, exploring landscape locations up to creating self-designed costumes, decorations and hand-painted backgrounds.

During post-production, I edit my photo's digitally on the computer and also physically with mixed media techniques. These techniques give my work a special depth and unique signature resulting in 'painterly' fine art images in which wonder, admiration, fantasy and reality alternate.

Background

During my studies in graphic and fashion design in the nineties, I already developed a strong interest in visual arts, photography, and scenography.

In 2006, I started my career as an independent fashion and costume designer and stylist, and founded the brands I Style Stars and Ingeborg Steenhorst couture & ready to wear. Since the opening of my studio, my designs have been worn worldwide, and various renowned artists have performed in my costumes.

My unique designs are the result of intensive handwork, craftsmanship, and artistic dedication, combined with a strong drive for sustainability. In doing so, I often work with vintage fabrics and materials.

Although I currently focus primarily on my autonomous work, I still offer styling and costume design, albeit on a very limited basis.

Please contact me for inquiries.

Design assignments

  • 'Prinsjesdag' Hat Design for Dutch Politicians Mariette Hamer, Sharon Dijksma, Lousewies van der Laan, Godelieve van Heteren, Ing Yoe Tan, Aranka Gooijert
  • Stage Outfit Design for International touring artist such as Epica, Nightwish, Floor Jansen, TerraDown, Lacuna Coil, Anneke van Giersbergen, Therion, End of the Dream, Terradown, Xandria, VanCanto, Seventh Sin, Cirrha Niva, Aeverium, After Forever, Maxi Nil ...and more
  • Costume Design for 'Portraits' by photographer Tim Tronckoe
  • Theatre and Aerial Costume Design for Aerial Art (aerialart.de)
  • Theatre Costume Design and Band Stage Outfit design for 'Karmaflow' the Rock Opera
  • Theatre Costume Design for 'Liaison de la Morte' rock Opera  by Cirrha Niva
  • Theatre Ice Dancing Costume Design for IJStheatre B.V.

Exhibitions

 

  • Trio-exhibition 'Den Hekse Weeg / The Witches Road' with Kim en Rafke Hotterbeekx, Streekmuseum Grueles Gronsveld (NL), 1 february 2026
  • Trio-exhibition 'Den Hekse Weeg / The Witches Road' with Kim en Rafke Hotterbeekx, Cultureel Podium Lutherse Kerk, Maastricht (NL), 22 & 23 nov. 2025
  • Exhibition 'Kunststroom 2025', Wassenberg (D), 4 t/m 5 oktober 2025
  • Group exhibition ‘Pixels & Prints', Art galerie Kubra, Rosmalen (NL), 14 sept t/m 2 nov 2025 
  • Participant  'Artibosch' Art fair, 's-Hertogenbosch (NL), 7 sept. 2025
  • Participant Kubra Art Fair 2025', Rosmalen, 1 juni 2025
  • Participant 'Moodmarket' @ Tramkade', 's-Hertogenbosch, 25 mei 2025
  • Duo exhibition 'Waterdragen', with Kim Hotterbeekx, Kunstruimte De Melkfabriek, 's-Hertogenbosch (NL), 16 t/m 24 mei 2025 
  • Group exhibition 'Blessed by Art', Cultureel podium Lutherse Kerk, Maastricht (NL), 14t t/m 20 maart 2025
  • Participant Art Fair 'ARTIBOSCH', Parade, 's-Hertogenbosch (NL), September 7th, 2025
  • Participant Kubra Art Fair Rosmalen (NL) June 1st 2025
  • Participant 'MOODMARKET', Tramkade 's-Hertogenbosch (NL), May 25th 2025
  • Duo Expo 'Waterdragen', Kunstruimte De Melkfabriek, Guldenvliesstraat 4H, 's-Hertogenbosch (NL), May 16th till May 24th 2025

  • Participant Art Expo 'Blessed by Art', Cultureel podium Lutherse Kerk, Maastricht (NL), March 14th till  March 20th 2025

  • Participant Art Fair Havenstraat, ’s-Hertogenbosch (NL)  06.10.24
  • 'Saga der Meinweg', Photographic Design Graduation exhibition, de Ketjapfabriek, Vught (NL), June 23rd - July 28th 2024
  • Participant Kubra Art Fair Rosmalen (NL) 02.06.2024
  • 'Fine Art Photography by Ingeborg Steenhorst', Ketjapfabriek Vught (NL) 29.04.24 - 21.06.24
  • 'Fine Art Photography by Ingeborg Steenhorst', Mariaoord Rosmalen (NL),  02.02.23 - 24.04.23
  • Participant Art Fair Havenstraat, ’s-Hertogenbosch (NL),  01.10.23
  • Participant Art Fair Havenstraat, ’s-Hertogenbosch (NL), 02.10.22
  • 'Fine Art Nature Photography & Wearable Art by Ingeborg Steenhorst’, Boel Bazaar, ’s-Hertogenbosch (NL) 07.06.2019 - 30.12.2019

Publications

  • Dagblad De Limburger - Interview
  • PF Photography Magazine - 'Debuut' Editorial
  • La Vie en Rose Magazine - Editorial
  • Extastic Magazine - Editorial
  • F-Art Magazine - Editorial
  • JAN Magazine - Editorial
  • MAMA Magazine - Editorial
  • UCE Magazine - Editorial
  • SOEPS Magazine - Editorial
  • Qualis Magazine - Interview
  • Brabants Dagblad - Interview
  • Brabants Dagblad - Review Karmaflow the rock Opera
  • Financieel Dagblad - Front page photo
  • Eindhovens Dagblad - Interview
  • Bossche Omroep - Interview
  • De Couture Krant - Areticles
  • Het Klaverblad Vught - Article
  • 's-Hertogenbosch Bruist - Interview
  • Hatlines Magazine - Interview
  • Textiel Plus Magazine - Interview
  • ZE.nl - Interview
  • Rock Axxces Magazine - Interview (English & Polish)
  • Aardschok Magazine - Interview
  • Rock Tribune Magazine - Front Cover in colab with Tim Tronckoe
  • FRET Magazine - 'Backstage' Interview
  • Metalfan.nl - Fashion Shoiw Review
  • M2 Magazine - Interview
  • Hoedennieuws - Front Cover & Interview

RTV

  • Koffie MAX  - Television interview 'Prinsjesdag Hoeden'
  • Blauw Bloed - Television interview 'Prinsjesdag Hoeden'
  • SBS6 Hart van Nederland - Television interview 'Prinsjesdag Hoeden'
  • Omroep Brabant - Radio Interview