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The Dream Catcher

“The Dreamcatcher” shows a woman standing in the sea, reaching to catch a cloud as a symbol of capturing dreams. Captured with a textile cloud, long exposure and multiple shots, this piece creates a surreal atmosphere where fantasy and nature merge in a blurred reality.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2024

Honorable Mention

Conceptual

Professional

The Dream Catcher

“The Dreamcatcher” shows a woman standing in the sea, reaching to catch a cloud as a symbol of capturing dreams. Captured with a textile cloud, long exposure and multiple shots, this piece creates a surreal atmosphere where fantasy and nature merge in a blurred reality.

About Artist

Karen Steenwinkel

Karen Steenwinkel (1974) is professional photographer since her graduation of School of Arts Utrecht (HKU) in 1999. Since a decade she's also part of artist duo 'Cutting the Cake' a collaboration between textile artist jolanda de Meester and herself. Over the years they have developed a universal visual language. A language that shows that we are all connected and one with nature.

Karen Steenwinkel

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Fine Art

Location

Netherlands

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