Testimonials
Roman Duszek, Professor Emeritus | Art and Design Department |Missouri State University
“The world seen through the eyes of a child differs significantly from the world of adults. This is evidenced by the children’s drawings, which interpret the surroundings through a visual metaphor. It is essential that those who design for children remember this difference and that they focus on stimulating the imagination, leaving the form of expression to the young artists. This approach can be seen in the wonderful spaces for children created at “Turtlewings,” where Jules and her team design unique atmospheres for creativity.”
Stéphanie Masuy, Head of Audience Services | Ixelles Museum, Brussels
“In 2013, the Musée d’Ixelles had the excellent opportunity to develop a project in collaboration with Turtlewings for an exhibition dedicated to the famous artist Victor Vasarely. Initially designed for young children (from a few months old), the design of the space and its playful activities attracted a broad audience with its intelligent proposals and multi-sensory approach to art. I’m thrilled that Turtlewings is coming back. We loved the VasaLab. It’s still an inspiration for our guides.” See Project >
Frank Noten, Director of Education & Pedagogy | Erasmushoogschool Brussels
“In 2019 we moved to a new building Campus Kanal. In order to create a common mindset amongst all the team members, we worked closely together with Jules. It was a lovely experience. Through play, we visualised the new way of working and what it meant to work in this new environment. We also experienced the power of play, even with adults.” See Project >
Tine Van Goethem, Head of Education | BOZAR Fine Arts Museum, Brussels
“Working with Julie-Anne has always challenged our public, our cultural mediators and our team in a very creative way: recycled materials, everyday objects, artists and young people. Each project was a kind of mini-laboratory that inspired the audience and developed their talents.” See Project >
Michelle Uthurry, Coordinator Accueil Temps Libre (ATL) | Schaerbeek, Brussels
“A hundred subtle aesthetic hands-on experiences for all the senses: of light and shadows, of the visible and the hidden, open spaces and secret refuges, silhouettes in shadow, natural elements, objects staged to tell endless stories, futuristic constructions, inhabited ceilings and a treasure cellar.
In this place, objects came to life, thoughts were put in motion, and meaning was given to feelings. It is difficult to describe the abundance of creative energy within Turtlewings because it was both a personal and a collective process nourished by each individual, interacting with others and the environment that sustained it. ” See Project >
(This is a small excerpt of Michelle’s testimonial translated from French) Read all here in English >