The process of making a wooden piece, like a jewelry box, and start out of nothing, make people believe they have a purpose and are able to change things.
Taking something broken and creating something new
The simple effect of taking a broken furniture, feeling it, giving it a new shape, and creating a new life of a new furniture can cause healing and a change in the way one sees things.
Mierop’s own experience has taught him a lot of things about his past struggles, his own healing, but most importantly, the value of creative passion.
While he can only speak from his experience, this is something he firmly believes in: “Creativity can’t be taught, passion can’t be bought.