NOORTJE LENAERTS

animation & video for: “Gigues”

My work
I often find inspiration in my everyday surroundings, but just as much in architecture – and I love flipping through my collection of books. I always start a new project by jotting down and sketching initial ideas – anything goes, nothing is wrong. After that, I dive deeper into the subject, start refining and selecting, and gradually a clear direction begins to emerge that I can build on.

This project
Listening to the music triggered a flood of images and emotions: joy, chaos, calm – even a touch of fear. I sat in the sun with headphones on, pencil in hand, and played Gigues on repeat. Just listening and sketching without overthinking – the images came naturally.

Anecdote
On tough days, I try to get myself to work anyway – and often, something worthwhile still comes out of it. Doubt and uncertainty are part of my process. Taking breaks helps too: stepping back gives me a fresh perspective and new energy.

Noortje studied illustration at Sint Lucas Antwerpen and now works as a designer. In addition to commissioned work, she also creates personal projects, such as screen prints and animations.