I was born in 1968 in Nijmegen. Koninkx is my maiden name that I continue to use for my work because I can also be found under that name as a jewelry designer in books about modern jewelry, museums and on the internet. I graduated as a jewelry designer from the HKU, Utrecht University of the Arts, in 1993. If you would like to know more about my history as a jewelry designer, click here.

I am married and live with my super husband and 2 super daughters in a village just outside Delft. In addition to being with the people I love, I love making art, gardening, crocheting, reading, listening to podcasts, looking at art, cooking and eating delicious and enjoyable food and collecting images, pictures, souvenirs and materials anytime and anywhere. . Furthermore, I am 1.76 m tall, introverted, material freak and huge lover of color (fluorescent pink in particular), glitter, sunlight and flowers. You can catch me eating Cadillacs and yellow M&Ms. I have been alcohol-free since 2019. My favorite museum is Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar. My favorite place is my studio and my favorite country is Ibiza. Later, when I grow up... I would like to have a second house there.

In 2016 I decided to follow my heart again and pick up the thread of my artistry. Following my heart is the best choice I made. 
Instead of modern jewelry, I started making jewelry for the home in the shape of hearts, often in combination with flowers and bright colors. Hearts because hearts and flowers run like a common thread through my life. From an early age I have been drawing, making and wearing hearts and flowers. And the older I get, the more I understand why and the more I become aware of the power of the heart.

In addition to hearts and works of art, HartenEnZo also makes colorful jewelry and small accessories. You could say that these nice, colorful and happy things are completely unnecessary, but if they can bring a smile, give a bit of color and/or express your unique soul or celebrate your unique soul ... how valuable is that?! Then my mission is accomplished. Jewelry and accessories are more than material objects, they are often an expression of who you are and what you feel.
Color and decoration come from the soul and everything that comes from the soul is authentic and beautiful. Authenticity makes the world a little more beautiful.

The latest addition to the range are the Heart Prints. They are beautiful representations of 'the power of the heart' and, due to their shape, are perhaps easier to add to an interior than the 3D hearts. The sharpness of the photo, the enlargement and the acrylic glass make the colours, details and materials very striking.

The 3D hearts remain very special (and the heart prints do not exist without these 3D hearts). They are very special works of art, made with love and all unique. I make one heart, the heart of red glass beads, over and over again. Never exactly the same, but with the same materials.

The work of HartenEnZo appeals to the inner child. The inner child is an important part of ourselves that is often forgotten in the hustle and bustle of adult life. By making art that speaks to this part, I hopefully create space for playfulness, imagination and wonder and bring a smile.

 

What is HartenEnZo?

HartenEnZo is an online store for unique, colorful and handmade art.

Exists since January 2016.

Creates art that makes you happy.

Makes art for the open mind.