These works are part of the installation ‘Gateway of the Unexpected Elements’, a commission Louise te Poele created especially for King’s Day 2026 in Doetinchem. The installation was conceived as an inviting gateway into the unexpected: a space where new perspectives can emerge and where beauty reveals itself in surprising ways.

“It was an honour to welcome the royal family into my artwork. The event was broadcast live on national television (NOS).”  — Louise te Poele

Initially, she was commissioned to create a traditional still life, but that felt far too limited. Louise wanted to build a total installation — an environment you don’t just look at, but step into. The work explores what happens when you enter a new space: how you always carry certain expectations with you, and how art can disrupt those expectations. It is precisely this tension that Te Poele sought to make visible.

Credits: Thank you Amphion Theater and the municipality of Doetinchem for this inspiring art commission and all the support from my fantastic team and all the volunteers.