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I Turned My Grief After Losing A Child Into Something Beautiful
It is very difficult to grasp the extend of the devastation felt when your child dies. Trying to express it in words is almost impossible. After I was faced with this unthinkable loss earlier this year, I decided to do what I do the best instead: design.
Without using words, I tried to express my love for my son Nikolaas. The project would be my haven; it would allow me to dwell in the few memories I would have of him, while creating something that he might have loved to gaze at.
Today, five months after his passing there is a beautiful little lamp sitting on my studio desk. It did not turn out to be an expression of grief at all, but rather a celebration of life, meant to put a smile on your face. I hope it will remind everybody to enjoy life, for it is so fragile.
Visit my Kickstarter campaign if you would like to own one. The proceeds from this project will be used to further the research into the causes of CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia), the condition that Nikolaas succumbed to.
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Trying to express devastation in words is almost impossible, so I decided to do what I do the best instead: design
Without using words, I tried to express my love for my son Nikolaas
The project would be my haven; it would allow me to dwell in the few memories I would have of him, while creating something that he might have loved to gaze at
Today, five months after his passing there is a beautiful little lamp sitting on my studio desk.
It did not turn out to be an expression of grief at all, but rather a celebration of life, meant to put a smile on your face
Visit my Kickstarter campaign if you would like to own one. The proceeds from this project will be used to further the research into the causes of CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia), the condition that Nikolaas succumbed to.
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SofiyaAleksandrova 9 years ago
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. There is nothing that can fill the gap left, but I admire your strenght to create in memorium.
GertieSmith 9 years ago
I am so sorry. my baby cousin died from premature lungs three weeks ago. your lamps are so beautiful.thank you
SanderBakker (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you for sharing Gertie. If only the sense of simply being together in silence could be conveyed via this medium...
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Summer Mason 3 years ago
I just lost my child to sids. I can not even But I can relate. I dont know you but your not alone. We are not alone. It sucks every single day and it is unfair. But I don't question gods plan I just simply am mad at him. Our son was knly two weeks old. Its unfair. Its unfair to us all no matter how long you've had them. I'm sorry for our losses. I would never wish this pain on anyone. Ever.
markmoseray 9 years ago
Beautiful art. It's wonder that you used a tragedy and turned it into something beautiful. and I know he's in a better place. cliche as that sounds its actually true.
KennethSilagy 9 years ago
My heart goes out to you with your loss and strength in dealing with a very big challenge. There is a group of professional photographers that work with this kind of issue and it is a free service called "Now I lay me down to sleep" they work directly with hospitals and families assisting in creating very touching memories for these very distressing situations. The photographers are on short notice as time is very limited to assist families. God Bless
KathinkaMinthe 9 years ago
My nice was stillborn just three weeks before the due date and the tragedy almost tore my family apart. I believe losing a child is the worst loss that any person can suffer. I wish you strength and as much future love as your life can hold. The lamp is beautiful.
SanderBakker (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you Kathinka. The grief caused by this kind of loss does indeed seem to be in a class of its own.
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BettyHause 9 years ago
from agony can come such beauty. thank-you best wishes your love continues to shine!
SofiyaAleksandrova 9 years ago
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. There is nothing that can fill the gap left, but I admire your strenght to create in memorium.
GertieSmith 9 years ago
I am so sorry. my baby cousin died from premature lungs three weeks ago. your lamps are so beautiful.thank you
SanderBakker (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you for sharing Gertie. If only the sense of simply being together in silence could be conveyed via this medium...
Load More Replies... Summer Mason 3 years ago
I just lost my child to sids. I can not even But I can relate. I dont know you but your not alone. We are not alone. It sucks every single day and it is unfair. But I don't question gods plan I just simply am mad at him. Our son was knly two weeks old. Its unfair. Its unfair to us all no matter how long you've had them. I'm sorry for our losses. I would never wish this pain on anyone. Ever.
markmoseray 9 years ago
Beautiful art. It's wonder that you used a tragedy and turned it into something beautiful. and I know he's in a better place. cliche as that sounds its actually true.
KennethSilagy 9 years ago
My heart goes out to you with your loss and strength in dealing with a very big challenge. There is a group of professional photographers that work with this kind of issue and it is a free service called "Now I lay me down to sleep" they work directly with hospitals and families assisting in creating very touching memories for these very distressing situations. The photographers are on short notice as time is very limited to assist families. God Bless
KathinkaMinthe 9 years ago
My nice was stillborn just three weeks before the due date and the tragedy almost tore my family apart. I believe losing a child is the worst loss that any person can suffer. I wish you strength and as much future love as your life can hold. The lamp is beautiful.
SanderBakker (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you Kathinka. The grief caused by this kind of loss does indeed seem to be in a class of its own.
Load More Replies... BettyHause 9 years ago
from agony can come such beauty. thank-you best wishes your love continues to shine!
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