Solo Exhibition ‘Inner Movement’

Solo Exhibition at atelier K84 - July 12, 2024, through September 7, 2024 - Keizersgracht 84 - Amsterdam

I am very exited about sharing the news about my upcoming solo exhibition at Atelier K84 in Amsterdam!
You are invited to the opening (vernissage) on 12 July from 17:00 till 20:00, Keizersgracht 84 in Amsterdam.
Guest speaker: Photographer / Visual Artist Boris Hamilton from Brussels. (18:00)

'Inner Movement' is the overarching title of the work I've completed over the past year, which includes my graduation project 'Where the spirit meets the bone’, as well as new projects still in progress.

The focus of my practice lies in delving into aspects of the human psyche, and making emotions, for which we often lack words, visible. Movement is an essential element of my photography and is necessary to capture these emotions, but is not the goal itself.

Many of the images revolve around a deep-seated fear of disappearing, not being seen, or being consumed. Through this, I explore my own experiences with a panic disorder that has played a significant role in my life since 2017.

The stories that emerge are raw and personal, yet at the same time universal and recognisable. I invite the audience to recognise themselves in the work, where both the subject and the environment reflect the inner movement of our deepest emotions.

The new projects, some of which I will exhibit, are still in development and an extension of my earlier work.

IN SEARCH OF NIJINSKY (WORKING TITLE)

In "In Search of Nijinsky" (working title), I use the Kiev-born dancer Vaslav Nijinsky (born 1889) as a starting point. Fascinated by this man, I strive to embody his essence. He is considered the greatest dancer of the early 20th century, celebrated for his extraordinary skills and theprofound, intense way he in which he portrayed characters. He also stirred controversy and was daringly innovative in his movements, a true pioneer of contemporary dance. He danced to express himself.

What captivates me the most are his diaries, written in 1919 just before being diagnosed with schizophrenia and being admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The texts seem to have poured directly from his pen, his thoughts tumbling over each other. It’s as if what he used to express through dance was now captured in his writing.

I feel a deep connection with him, possibly because I, too, am always searching for ways to express myself and to be recognised. I seek to understand what was happening psychologically from the time of his admission until his death. His life after dance. Was movement still his language in his mind? I try to visualise his thoughts, his frustration, and fear—something I can very much relate to and strive to understand.

TREADING WATER

‘Treading Water’ (working title) is part of another series featured in the exhibition. It depicts the overwhelming wave of chaos and storm in the mind that one can experience during a panic attack. Through this piece, I explore my own experiences with panic disorder, which has played a significant role in my life since 2017.

This exhibition has been made possible and curated by: Atelier K84, Maurice Laudy, and Cees van Beuzekom.

Second Edition

Save the date because I have got some good news! My book ‘Where the Spirit Meets the Bone’ is out of print and, to my delight, has been sold all over the world, from Singapore to Canada and from France to the United States. That is why a second edition of 150 copies will be released in September, which will be presented during my first solo exhibition at ‘The Engelbewaarder’ in Amsterdam.

Make a note of the date: 13-09-2023 from 17:00 till 19:00
It will be a special evening when I will share my work with you, and signed copies of my book will be available.

Keep an eye on my newsletter for more details and updates on the book launch and exhibition.

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FRESH EYES 2023

I am selected as one of the 155 international talents!

155 TALENTS BUNDLED

Our fifth edition introduces a new concept: FRESH EYES International divided into 5 categories: Documentary, Black and White, Conceptual, Fashion, and Portrait. This worldwide Open Call invited photographers from across the globe to show us their vision and expertise in their chosen photographic field.

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NEW WORK

Last week I started with a new long term project. I went to Arnhem to meet up with one of the dancers of my latest book ‘Where the spirit meets the bone’. I felt that I had to meet her again. This image marks the beginning of a photography project that delves deeper into the life of Lena, a young German dancer studying in the Netherlands. As she embarks on her final year as an intern in Groningen in September 2023, Lena enters a new phase in her life to discover her true identity, both as a dancer and as an individual.

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SHOP

You can pre-order now your copy of ‘Where the spirit meets the bone’.

Or look for a beautiful print.
All prints are signed and numbered and printed in an edition of 15 +2 AP on the highest quality handmade paper (Tesuki-Washi EchiZen). There are two different sizes available:

A4 (21x29.7cm): €120,00
A3+ (32.9x48.3cm): €165,00

This is a true handmade Japanese Washi fine art paper.
The Echizen area, where the washi base paper is produced, has a history spanning over 1500 years. The washi paper is carefully handmade one by one and is valued by many artists for its quality and use for reproducing their artwork.
Tesuki-Washi EchiZen 110 has a natural flexibility and can create brilliant inkjet prints with a natural handmade texture. This beautiful paper is further enhanced using ILFORD’s original coating recipe.

For larger sizes or other requests, framing or framing advice, please feel free to contact me.

10% Of the sale of the prints goes to emerging dance makers.

How they make Tesuki-Washi Echizen paper