After completing my studies in Commercial Design, I immersed myself in the world of photography, eventually graduating from the Fotoacademie in 2016. Throughout my artistic journey, the concept of identity has played a central role. I have often found myself pondering questions such as: Do memories and relationships possess an objective reality, or are they solely subjective constructs within our minds? In addition, I frequently question the very nature of time and place. Are these fundamental elements of our existence as concrete as they seem, or are they more fluid than we perceive?
My creative process typically begins with a a gap or a hiccup in my own past that stirs my emotions and curiosity. Increasingly, I find myself reacting intuitively, capturing these moments through the lens of my camera. However, these images are far from complete until they have undergone a shared emotional journey alongside me. To achieve this, I may employ various mediums like paint, ink, pencils, and even tear paper if the need arises.
Nearly all of my artworks are singular and unique, reflecting the notion that reliving the experience together is truly a one-of-a-kind occurrence.
Besides making art, I also work as a teacher in photography and art for several museums, workshop companies, highschools and art course institutions.
Exhibitions
Other Photographic Matters, 2024, Vrijpaleis, Amsterdam
Leermeesters, 2024, ECI Cultuurfabriek, Roermond
Superposition, solo-exhibition, 2024, Hedendaags KunstKabinet, 's-Hertogenbosch
Wat nooit was, solo-exhibition, 2023, Pruimentijd, Vliermael, België
Art vs Technology, Fotofestival Eindhoven, 2023, Eindhoven
Wås übrig bleibt, 2022, Pictura Kunstlievend Genootschap, Groningen
Unreal Existence, solo-exhibition, 2022, Hedendaags KunstKabinet, 's-Hertogenbosch
Rotterdam Art Week, 2021, Rotterdam
Buy my Darlings-the naked edition, 2021, Amsterdam
Buy my Darlings, 2020, Amsterdam
Other Photographic Matters @ Art Week Rotterdam, 2020, Rotterdam
Circle gallery @ Unseen, 2019, Amsterdam
Tobacco playground, 2019, Amsterdam
What the photo, 2019, Willem Twee, ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Anima Mundi Festival- Consciousness, 2019, Venetie, Italy
Tussen lagen van Tijd, solo-exhibition, 2019, Philip Elchers, Groningen
Vast Zand Gaat Los, 2019, Art Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Best of Class, 2018, Museum Tot Zover, Amsterdam
Project 40×40 Progress?, 2018, Galerie Tuur, Venlo
CU2030, 2018, billboards CS Utrecht
Vast Zand Gaat Los, 2018, Art Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Sensus Tactilus, 2017, Kruithuis, ‘s Hertogenbosch
UNFRAMED, 2016, Amsterdam
Publications:
Wanneer Lilith het Overneemt
Art Zine Papel