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Yasja Ligtelijn (1991, Amsterdam) is a multidisciplinary artist and illustrator. She grew up on a houseboat and moved to a half-timbered farmhouse in the hilly region of South Limburg at the age of twelve. The contrasts between city and nature, water and hills, and between the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany continue to be an important source of inspiration for her work.

After secondary school, Yasja pursued an artistic education in Belgium. She then graduated as an Illustrative Designer from the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts. In 2017, she founded Studio Yasja, where she has since worked full-time as an independent artist.

Yasja creates murals, paintings, illustrations, and participatory art projects both in the Netherlands and abroad. Her work can be found in schools, public spaces, businesses, healthcare institutions, hospitality venues, and private homes. She regularly involves children, residents, or other target groups actively in the design process, so that art not only beautifies a space but also connects people with one another.

Characteristic of her work is the combination of nature, people, and story. Landscapes, flora, and fauna often merge with portraits and symbolism. Her style moves between realism and imagination and has a recognizable atmosphere that can be mysterious, dreamy, lively, and tranquil at the same time. 

In addition to commissioned work, Yasja creates personal projects in which she explores new techniques, themes, and materials. This artistic curiosity is an important driving force within her practice and ensures that her work continues to develop.

When she is not painting or designing, Yasja prefers to be outdoors. Mountain biking, climbing, skating, and hiking give her new energy and inspiration. It is often in nature that the first ideas for new murals, illustrations, and art projects arise.