"Art is very important to me. Art has the power to move us. It can free us from the worries of daily life. It can make us marvel and give us the opportunity to get in deeper contact with our feelings. We live in a time when a lot is happening, with many uncertainties. That is why I have called the picture for this edition "An eye to the future". There are real problems that the world has to deal with. And we really need fundamental changes in the way we are living. But at the same time, the future can be very exciting. We have immense possibilities to create a marvelous place. I think my painting embodies the combination of challenges and opportunities that the future may bring." – Arjen