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Martie Niemeijer-Sluiter
Passed away on Monday January 27, 2020 at the age of 74 years. This grave monument is a tribute to her.
Martie Sluiter
was born on September 10, 1945 in Groningen. After graduating high school she trained as a pharmacist's assistant and she worked in that capacity during her working life. She married Everhard Niemeijer and had two children (Saskia and Michiel). In her spare time she devoted herself to all kinds of creative activities, such as sewing clothes, painting and later also quilting.
Classic quilting, but also more free forms, such as the quilt on which this glass artwork is based. Martie loved bright colors and cheerful tones.
Images of the build process
This artwork was created in close collaboration between the family
and the glass artist Marjo Többen. The starting point was one of
Martie's quilts. A round stained-glass window with colourful
surfaces. Above the blue of the sky, below the land with different
elements.
During the creation phase there was also constant communication with
the brothers Ridder. The glass was finalized in a glass furnace.
De inspiratiebron
Schets
Een uitwerking op papier
Side by side comparison
Het ontwerp
De locatie
Begraafplaats Huizinge
Start werkzaamheden
Het resultaat
Artists
This grave monument is the result of an excellent collaboration with 'Gebroeders Ridder natuursteen' from Bovensmilde and Marjo Többen of 'Artalon Gedenkbeelden'.
Marjo Többen
is the driving force behind Artalon Gedenkbeelden. She studies the person involved and takes unique characteristics as inspiration to produce really one of a kind glass artwork.
De gebroeders Ridder
Natuursteen of Bovensmilde have supplied the natural stone and assisted in coming up with a fitting design
Niemeijers in Huizinge
Martie Niemeijer married Everhard Niemeijer in 1967. Everhard Niemeijer is descended from Frans Niemeijer, a farm laborer who came to Huizinge from Lippe (Germany) to work. Huizinge is to this day a special place for the Niemeijers; even in 2021 a member of the family lives in Huizinge. And that is how it came to be that Martie was buried here.
