Sasja Hagens: Bridging Tradition and Vision In the heart of Rotterdam, where the pulse of global commerce meets the rhythmic ebb and flow of the Maas River, Sasja Hagens cultivates an artistic practice that is as much about memory as it is about modern industry. Born in Utrecht in 1973, Hagens carries within her a profound maritime lineage; her father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all seafaring professionals stationed at the Suriname River in Paramaribo. This ancestral connection to the water serves as the bedrock of her creative identity, transforming the industrial landscapes of…