Artist Statment

As a visual artist and educator with a background in sociology, I use photography to explore the structures and systems that shape contemporary society. My work focuses on observing public spaces—environments carefully designed to maximize efficiency while controlling uncertainty and risk.

Photography serves as my pen, brush, and voice, enabling me to communicate through a visual language that is both artistic and analytical. My creative process begins with in-depth theoretical research and careful visual observation, allowing me to engage deeply with my subject matter and express a considered point of view through imagery.

Through my artistic practice, I aim to confront and reveal the social tensions embedded in everyday life. My work seeks to open up space for dialogue, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences within the systems that govern modern existence.


EDDUCATION

Photography, B.A.
Royal Academy of Art, The Hauge (NL)
2020 – 2024

Sociology, MSc
University of Amsterdam (NL)
2015 - 2017


EXHIBITION

2024
ADAMANT
The Hagye University of Applied Science
(The Hague, NL)
Solo exhibition

The Age of Reason & the Unreasonable Act
Royal Academy of Art (The Hague, NL)
Graduation Show

2023
As Above So Below
The Grey Space in The Middle (The Hague, NL)
Group exhibition by The Fool Collective

2022
We do/are photography
International Photo Scene (Cologne, DE)
Group exhibition by The Fool Collective

Trickle
Motoki Kollektive  (Cologne, DE)
Group exhibition by The Fool Collective


PUBLICATION

2024
The Age of Reasone & the Irrational Act.
A self-published work created as part of my graduation project. Explores the conflict between rationality and play within a structured society. 

Presented at FUTURES Photography on Unfolding Futures
(Amsterdam, NL), August 31, 2024.

2023
DOCU Magazine. Best of Documentary & Street Photography. Vol. 28

2022
The Fool Collective. Trickle. Come, go, or appear slowly.