Bio

BA photography: Fotoacademie, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015 - 2019. Dermatology Resident, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1988-1992 Med school: Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1979-1986 I am a Dutch Fine Art photographer and former dermatologist, based in The Netherlands and I create classical Fine Art portraits and Still lifes, by combining beautiful use of light with references to symbolism, religion, art, and history. In my works I intertwine personal stories and emotions of the models with past experiences as a medical doctor. I explore ways to portray humanity in a different way, by giving space to expressing an inner life, one that is kept hidden and giving it significance and legitimacy. By creating aesthetically pleasing compositions and powerful, yet somewhat mysterious imagery, I can connect a dark and sometimes disturbing past to the present with subtlety and great sensitivity. There are things unrevealed, stirring underneath the surface and giving the viewer a glimpse of the darkness within, evoking feelings of longing, escape and might-have-beens. The imagery is intended to challenge the viewer with social constructs that are centered around masculinity and femininity, and they transcend the individual story and reflect on what is happening around us. I am a strong advocate of diversity and inclusivity. In my artworks, I use the bodies of my models as a mirror of our time, provoking social codes and conventions and revealing a deeper truth by raising questions. AWARDS *Life Framer Open Call 2022, Editors’ Picks *reFocus One Shot Awards 2022, Nominee *IPA Awards 2022, 2 Honorable Mention *8th Annual Fine Art Photography Awards, 2022, 3 Nominee *Shortlist BBA Photography Prize 2021 *17th Julia Margaret Cameron Award 2021, Overall winner of Pro Series *Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3 )2021, Silver *IPA Awards 2021, Honorable Mention *Life Framer Colors 2021, Editor's Pick *Masters of Photography, Photo Competition Black&White 2021, Highly commended *Nominated DuPho SO Award 2021 *16th Julia Margaret Cameron Award 2021, 2nd place *16th Pollux Awards 2021, 3rd place *7th Annual Fine Art Photography Awards 2021, 3 Nominee *6th Annual Feature Shoot Emerging Photography Awards 2021, Winner *Lensculture Portrait Awards 2020 Finalist *Lensculture Black&White Photography Awards 2020 Finalist *Life Framer Colors Winners 2020 *Nominated DuPho SO Award 2020 *TIFA Awards 2020, Bronze * IPA Awards 2020, 2 Honorable Mention *15th POLLUX Awards 2020,1st place * GUPNew 2020 Photography Talent * Nominated DuPho SO Student Award 2020 EXHIBITIONS 2022 solo exhibition 17th Julia Margaret Cameron Award, FotoNostrum, Barcelona 2022 group exhibition ImageNation, Milan, 2022 group exhibition Berlin Photo week, Berlin 2022 solo exhibition State of Mind, Hotel Arena, Amsterdam, May 20th-July 4th 2022 group exhibition BBA Photography Prize Remix 2021, Berlin, February 3-27, 2022 2021 group exhibition 6th Biennial Gala Awards FotoNostrum, FotoNostrum Mediterranean House Of Photography, Barcelona, December 8th - January 8th 2021 group exhibition BBA Photography Prize 2021, Berlin, Nov 26, 2021 – Dec 12, 2021 2021 Biennial festival Masterly The Hague, 21st-24th October 2021 solo exhibition State of Mind, Atelier K84 Amsterdam, 10th September-10th October Berlin Photo Week 2021, BBA Photography Prize selection, 26th August-3rd September, Berlin 2021 group exhibition Featureshoot Winners ,East London, April 2021 SXSW festival Austin,March 16-20, New Dutch Wave, selection of Dutch Photography (DuPho) 2020 group exhibition Life Framer Photography Prize Edition VI, Rotterdam_Contour Gallery, 2021 Paris_Galerie&co119, 2021 Milan Officine Fotografiche 2020 group exhibition Podium MH Hilversum 2019 group exhibition Expo Still Amsterdam 2019 group exhibition GUPNew Amsterdam 2014 group exhibition masterclass Breda Photo