
Van Der Schueren with a commissioned work. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

“I hate boring art that doesn’t say anything,” Van Der Schueren said. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

One of her current projects is a private residence in Cabo San Lucas designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
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“Art needs to create a reaction, have contrast, humor, surprise and a sense of irony that makes you smile, but at the same time is aesthetically appealing and light,” Van Der Schueren said. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

A commissioned work for Martyn Lawrence Bullard is wrapped and ready to be shipped. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Inside her La Brea Avenue studio. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Katrien Van Der Schueren at work. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
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Van Der Schueren with some of her projects. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)