About Sandra

Sandra creates work on how the state of mind shifts constantly, akin the materials and forces of nature. While her entities invite you to engage rather than just look at them. They are an appeal for open-mindedness and sensory engagement.

Born in The Hague and now based in Amsterdam, Sandra Keja Planken’s creative journey was shaped early on by her childhood in Spain, where her family’s close ties with Salvador Dalí immersed her in a world of surrealist imagination. The vibrant coastal landscapes and Dali’s playful, dreamlike philosophy have deeply influenced her work, which embodies elements of expressionism, absurdism, and natural wonder.

Before establishing herself in the art and collectible world, Sandra ran a successful interior and spatial design company for 15 years, transforming forgotten spaces into immersive environments. However, a pivotal accident in 2019 redirected her focus toward her artistic foundation, leading her to create sculptural works in glass, textiles, and mixed media.

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Described by Stirpad Magazine: Sandra creates work on how the state of mind shifts constantly, akin the materials and forces of nature. While her entities invite you to engage rather than just look at them. They are an appeal for open-mindedness and sensory engagement,” Sandra’s objects are more than static forms—they are dynamic entities designed to evoke tactile, visual, and emotional responses.

Over the past five years, Sandra’s works have been exhibited at prestigious galleries, museums, and fairs worldwide. Highlights include exhibitions at Pan Amsterdam, Amsterdam art with Newhouse Gallery, Rhett Baruch Gallery in Los Angeles, Collectible in Brussels, Huidenclub x Elle Decor show, Dutch Design Week, and the Dutch National Textile Museum show. Her work has also been featured in major design and art publications such as Frame MagazineDezeenVogue LivingElle Decoration, FD (NL, UK), and Architectural Digest (Italy, Japan, China).