Realm of Boys
In a mix of times and ages, The Realm of Boys emerged as a special counter-world against the adult domain. Within this Realm, only little boys rule the world and live and play together, so they will never be alone and feel safe together. Forming a core group of seven, another boy of two-and-a-half years old is their mother.. He is called Markje, and shaped the tangible group in December 1986.The group changed in numbers from seven till twenty.
This timeless world has never been influenced from the outside. It is not merely a plural system, but a sovereign, protective world to live in. It comprises of three equally important sectors.
1. The World of Stuffed Animals, born in 1966
Stuffed animals play a vital role in providing companionship, maternal care, protection, and comfort:
* Bimbam (1966, the brown cat): Functions as the mother for all of them.
* Pietertje (1967, the blue-striped horse) is a protector of little boys who can see in the darkness
* Dombo (1973, the pink elephant):is a protector of Boys that can make himself invisible
* Snuitje (2023, orange-dotted foxes): Provide ongoing support and protection to the boys.
* Orri (The Ikea monkey) belongs to Alex and Bing (The television figure) belongs to Tim. They accompany the group on their journey and function both as a mother and protector of the members of the group.
2.The French - Netherlands
This world is an island in a big ocean, constantly besieged and attacked by enemies and extreme waves that tru to erase the island
The island, called the French Netherlands, is a flat square piece of land, completely surrounded by dikes. However, the dikes are to low in itself to protect the island, so a special organization is required to protect it from invaders and high waves.
The island has only four houses, some roads and s large parking place. It has an Harbour with three boats, used for the protection of the island. On the island are cars and live only about twenty people (5 x 4).
The organization of the island is guided by Jimmy Eight, who is the King of the French - Netherlands. He guides his defending force, which are wooden puppets to reinforce the dikes, to take strategic positions and actively defeat the enemy to save the island. He is constantly in contact with his colored figurines that help him. Special machines and vehicles are invented to fight the enemy.
The most famous example is the special LEGO - boat, build completely upside down to confuse the enemy. The island has never been conquered.
3.The Inhabitants of the Realm of Boys
* Marty (King) appr. 3 years old
* Terry (Saint) 2 years old
* Sven (Baby) 7 months old
Thr creative part
* Sven (King) — approx. 2.5 years old
The King of the Realm, protected by Dombo. In the creative process, he sparks joy by making spontaneous scratches on paper—which are, in fact, protective Ultimate Lines. He shares his position as King with King Marty who lives in the background in the shade of the group.
* Tim — 3 -(till 4) years old
The successor of Gipsy Boy (who once lived with his mother in the Realms of Witches). Tim lives happily in the toddler group; he is deeply loved and the most humorous in his games.
* Remi (Rainbow) — 2 years old
The most vulnerable dreamer of the group. Often passing unnoticed, Remi is the ultimate symbol of Hope. He believes the world is a safe place and is fiercely protected by the others. He draws Magic Circles to express his dreams of Hope.
* Alex — 3 and 8 years old
He is like a bridge between two different worlds. He loves telling stories—even completely invented ones—to the group. From his fantasy he adds his own animals, puppets and vehicles to the world. Feeling a deep sense of responsibility, he co-operates directly with Jimmy Eight, the leader of the creative group.
Images
Markje in Greece in 1989
The King of the French - Netherlands 2022
(In:Only Boys... 2023)
King Sven with his mother Bimbam
Alex drawing at his table in 2022
Tim with Terry and a Snuitje
In the Realms of Boys we learn Arabic language, guided by YAHYA in our School of the Sun.
Contrarily to the habitants of the Realms of Boys, Yahya is an introject from the outside world and not a part of the Realm. Water color drawing on paper, 2023.
Fragment of destroyed work in pastel on paper (appr.120 x 120 cm) of the Realms of Boys in Groningen, created in 1994