Bernice Rijnberk is a Dutch versatile artist with great interest for interior design. After working many years as an independent in the hospitality and event business, she started in 2020 B*Nice by Bernice. Initially as an interior designer but along the way she discovered that creating art makes her really happy and that art involves a careful, personal representation of a space. She is inspired by (fashion and interior) magazines, jewelry and nature.

Both in Menorca as in the Netherlands she is experimenting with different materials, textures and mixes of paint. When creating in Menorca she often uses sand from the island into her work, it is a quiet tribute to this beautiful place.  This results in different kind of artworks. She often works on more than one art piece. It is all part of the process! 

"I feel lucky to be able to work in two very different places. One location is calm, surrounded by the sea and nature. It's where I slow down, find stillness and let things unfold naturally. The light, the colors, the quietness, everything guides the creative process in its own gentle way.

The other place is full of energy. It offers new encounters, fresh ideas and a different perspective on my work. Switching between these two places keeps me inspired and in motion. It gives me space, both physically and creatively. It feels like a luxury, but also like something that fits me perfectly. Each place adds something unique to my process and to who I am as an artist.

To me, art is not a fixed definition. A creation can be art and not art at the same time, depending on who's looking. It doesn't need to be understood. If it touches you, then it is already doing what it is meant to do. 

You are welcome in my atelier in the Netherlands as well as Menorca. I would be happy to give you an insight, show my work and tell you more about the process".

It would B*NICE to meet you!