Henny Overbeek borrows and takes his imagery and lyrics from various sources, to subsequently work them through with great precision, mold and combine them into the language he wants to speak. This language borrows it’s authenticity and freshness from the strange intercultural combinations of images and meaning that create a world in which obscure rituals go hand in hand with religion, revolution, African tabloid headlines, and  jazz.

In recent years, Overbeek has also been working on his project ‘The Books Happen’, a series of artists’ books in which he collaborates with other artists. He invites them to respond visually to his work, creating an interplay of creative responses.