Blue Mind

In a time where burnout rates are at an all time high and we value busyness over our own mental and physical needs, I left all land behind me and turned to the sea to seek refuge. Submerged by the vastness of the view in front of me while gazing at the horizon, this experience let on to be the start to my pursuit of rest. Fascinated by the view I repeatedly went back to this place to capture the sense of calmness that I experienced there.

‘BLUE MIND’
explores this pursuit of
rest through a series
of seascapes. The work encapsulates the restorative powers of the sea and reflects on how we value rest versus busyness.

The final form of the project comprises three parts:
prints, a photobook and a collaborative element in which the viewer is invited to finish a print of the series, is a visual outcome and a way to experience this search for rest.

This project strives to convey the essence of taking time off and encourages viewers to reflect upon their own relation to rest

About me

As a photographer, I am interested in creating minimalist images that border on abstraction. My approach to the creative process is based on thinking while making. While my subjects often derive from personal issues such as stress, I strive to relate them to a broader audience. Through material expression and technical experimentation, I hope to evoke a sense of calmness within my photography.

My work is characterized by its minimalistic and abstract qualities, and I am interested in using photography as a means of universal expression.

This project was realised with the financial support of Fonds Kwadraat