"The human plays the central role in my work, with the focus on the intrinsic thinking world and the inner strength of this individual. People keep learning, (re)creating and repositioning themselves. This process of trial and error I find interesting." Her art is influenced by her immediate environment and builds on encounters, (dis)communication and self-development. Engelen works cross-disciplinary, from doing socially-oriented performances—to build bridges between herself and the rest of humanity. To smart phone photography—on topics such as loneliness. Audio tracks—that reveal additional information. And YouTube videos and books. She explores installation settings in exhibitions through which she seeks again connection and communication with the audience.