Artist Statement
I’ve always felt I was different, thinking I was one of the few people that realy only needed the earth in its purest form. Inner peace, love, and my lust for life are closely connected to one another, and they lead me to moments in time during which feelings of wonder and pure happiness flow seamlessly from one to the other. I’m fascinated by the idea that I can eternalise these moments of wonder, even though nothing in life is permanent on its own.
My energy draws from consciously being there in the moment, to watch my surroundings and be engulfed by what I see. I enjoy it most when these varying elements come together in frame. I aim to capture a near-complete image in camera. I want to grab hold of the moment when I’m observing and experimenting with my camera, that’s where magic is found. A pure visual, with depth and emotion. One that reads like poetry.

Biography
An autonomous photographer (1990, living in Waspik, the Netherlands) exploring photography in a state of self-prescribed freedom. I don’t need much more than nature surrounding me, as long as I allow myself to experiment and to watch with eyes wide open. Allowing myself to notice the interplay between light and all living entities as I go. With the comfort of a wonderfully green and spacious garden, hares, deer, kingfishers, owls and all enjoy the tranquillity found here at the edge of our small village. As a graphic designer I found my work to be fulfilling, yet part of me needed something more. I wanted to express my love for nature, the connection that I feel deep within myself. My camera enabled me to explore and capture that connection. It allowed me to showcase my relation with nature in ways that words cannot.