Collin van der Sluijs' Wanderland at Joy Machine and Vertical Gallery presents a vivid ecosystem of loss, grief, and therapeutic nature. His mixed-media works layer oil, acrylic, and watercolor with graffiti markings, creating hazy bouquets and chaotic portraits that reflect both the monumental and the mundane.

The artist's process is one of trial and error—working on pieces for years, turning them to the wall for respite, and embracing mistakes. The exhibition emerged from a period of physical limitation after breaking his ankle, leading to a new intimacy with smaller works on paper made outdoors, processing personal grief.