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Monica Croese was born and raised in Amersfoort, NL

She lives and works in Arnhem, Gelderland, NL

She creates exhibitions under the name S!gnals <O> Weib! 

She signs her work with MLS; Momo Luna S!gnals.

Momo Luna is a nod to Mona Lisa. Monica often hears that she has a beautiful smile.  Momo is a pet name for Monica, as a small child Monica couldn't pronounce her name.  Luna is a reference to dreams. Monica feels a connection with the moon (Luna), she is a night owl and a dreamer. In her work you will often find references to people and the world around them. There is a lot going on in the world, Monica shows her vision of what is going on through art. Sometimes very personal, and sometimes universal.  She sees her work as signals to think about the world, nature and how we interact with each other as human beings. Her visual language is intense, powerful and unique.  


"The dream images in my drawings, paintings, and photography explore social themes based on my personal experiences. Which I then translate into collective memories. Birth, death, love, consciousness, hopes and dreams. Life itself. A connection between archetypes and emotions. The human condition fascinates me. I hope that the implications of my work will be felt. My way of communicating with other people. My vision of the world we live in. Being human fascinates me. I start with one eye, then chaos ensues, ending in a new world. A new reality with complex meanings, references and symbolism. These worlds are populated by humans, but also by spirits, gods, and demons.  My expressive way of drawing and painting gives the work many layers and an emotional meaning. My work is not meant to be decoration, it doesn't have to be beautiful. It rubs and pinches. It may be a question or an  exclamation mark. The core of our existence. With all its darkness and light, ugliness and hope. To me, that's the real beauty."
Under the name I dream i dreamed, Monica makes digital collage art, where she can lose herself in magical, glittering dreams.  "I use digital processes, but sometimes I also make analogue collages. The old way, glue and scissors.  In my digital work I create strange worlds with divine gods, lots of flowers, forests, clouds, the moon and stars. The human being in my work is strongly connected to nature in all its forms. They dream of magic, fairy tales, old memories and surreal worlds full of shadows and wonder."

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​Monica is a restless soul full of dreams and hopes. She tries to create light in all her work and the designs will bring joy, happiness and confidence to who we are and where we are going. The images (or dreams as Monica calls them) are emotional, and she hopes that the dreams will be recognized by the viewer and bring comfort. "I've been creating for as long as I can remember and trying to make the world a better place. Where we can still marvel at all the magic of nature and man.  I don't hide the dark sides of life, I show them too. Without darkness, there would be no light.  With my art I want to intrigue the viewer, invite him or her to look closer, to discover all the layers and stories behind the first look.  My drawings, paintings and collages are full of life and light, it can be noisy at times, but I hope to challenge the viewer to find the real treasure behind all the noise. To find the stillness of the mind, the confidence of the heart and the hope and magic of life itself."        
So that we will never stop dreaming..........

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