In 1990 Zitman graduated as a painter at the AKI in Enschede, it was shortly after in ’92 that she permanently set up studio in Schiedam. Her works beautifully interact in a the dialogue that media promotes. Her success has see her in art gallery exhibitions throughout the Netherlands including the Stedelijk Museum in Schiedam, which also houses some of her works in their permanent collection. Esther Zitman’s artistic practise with unconventional materials enables her to creatively challenge societal roles and projected media messages. Girls aren’t always made up of sugar, spice and everything nice, better put on your big boy boots!