Marleen Habets was born in Kerkrade, in the southern part of the Netherlands in 1950. Until 2000, she worked with children in various institutions for mental health care. In 2001 she quit her job to become a full time visual artist. In 2007 she graduated from the Minerva Art Academy in Groningen. Currently Marleen lives and works in Goirle, southern Netherlands.
About her work
“My work is about the vulnerability of life and human existence. It’s about the beauty that lies in imperfection, about care and commitment. I usually paint portraits. I also make other works, both figurative and abstract. These paintings are images and memories of beauty and impressive emotions”