Mirjam Berloth is a visual artist, based in Amsterdam.

In her work, Mirjam Berloth seeks to honor the inherent qualities of the materials themselves. Recently, she has focused on arranging just a few objects into unstable stacks. These materials, such as slats, plastic tubes, and metal, are often found in the temporary studios where she works or are collected from waste, and they ultimately define the final form of the piece. Rather than relying on traditional construction techniques, Berloth carefully positions the objects so that they rest against each other, maintaining their precarious balance. They remain, for a time, suspended or standing.

Berloth’s assemblages and objects do not carry a meaning beyond showing the properties of the material, recalling  minimalist principles. Without specific symbolism, the works reflect Berloth’s own sense of imbalance and, more broadly, speak of the fragile nature of existence that many people face in their daily struggles. 

Mirjam Berloth studied graphical design, printmaking and painting in the Netherlands. She graduated with an installation, the main topic being ‘Looking’ and ‘seeing’.

Continuing working 3-dimensional she developed ideas about “what a space needs” in site specific art. Her first residencies were in Eindhoven (NL) at Apollohuis and De Overslag, soon followed by stays in Germany, Poland and France where she collaborated with international artists.

For more than 10 years Berloth curated exhibitions in empty stores and shopfronts. Many artists were given a chance to experiment with site specific art and collaborations with the public while contributing to the community.

She has a studio in a building that is run communally by the artists themselves: https://www.wwpt.nl

She participates in running m4, a studio space that is dedicated to housing international residents. https://www.m4gastatelier.nl

With Lisbeth Parisius she founded POUBELLE – the beauty of waste material, a platform for artists working with waste material in a minimal way. From 2022 they curate exhibitions and bring together artists based in different countries. They connect artists with others in different countries and with other art organizations for funding and collaborative projects. In these projects environmental awareness is combined with making art.