Amsterdam-born Roberta Petzoldt, a graduate of the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, is a multidisciplinary artist. Petzoldt works as a poet, performer, actress and visual artist. She has played two leading roles in feature films by Eddy Terstall. She made her debut as a poet with the Vruchtwatervuurlinie. This collection has been awarded the Cees Buddingh Prize 2019.