I am a self-taught photographer. Since childhood, I have been intrigued by art photography. Some time ago, I told one of my childhood friends, whom I hadn't seen in many years, "You know, in recent years I have been very involved with photography." My friend laughed and replied, "Oh yes, you were always into photography. We always had to wait for you." It was then that I realized I had indeed always been engaged with photography in one way or another.
I draw inspiration from great photographers, classic paintings, poetry, and theater—especially ballet. My great passion lies in portraits. In recent years, I have been working with models, often photographing middle-aged individuals—not celebrities, but ordinary people from everyday life. These are individuals who grapple with contradictions and frustrations they are trying to overcome. Together with me, they search for answers to questions such as: What is humanity? What drives us? What do we want?
Finally, I am proud to announce that I won first place in the portrait competition "People of North Holland," organized by the Province of North Holland. My work is currently displayed at the Museum Amsterdam and will continue to be shown there starting July 24, with additional exhibitions planned for next year at the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem (NL).
