Vanwege Fragmentarische Aard (112) (Because of a Fragmentic Nature (112)

My photographs lately tend to become a bit more strange. I don’t mind. To me the photographic image has its meaning in itself. Not in the world that once was  captured.

Antwerpen 12/7/24 2.46 pm

Antwerpen 12/7/24 4.39 pm

Antwerpen 12/7/24 7.44 pm

Zelfportret # 177-180 (Self portrait # 177-180)

Number 177 I took because I was inspired by the very special color blue.

Number 178 was taken at the occasion of a new jacket.

Number 179 needs a somewhat longer story. Every year in summer I am working for the Dutch foundation “Buitenkunst” (meaning Outside Art). On a special camping site all kinds of art workshops are given. Painting, singing (pop and classical), theatre, dance an yes photography. I am giving photography. I am sleeping a small van. When I want to read a book I use a special reading lamp, which is attached at my forehead. I am using this lamp as an attribute for a special effect in a self portrait. I was a mine worker in 2010, a space man in 2011, this year I moved my head after the flash so a strange trace of light occurs above my head.

Number 180 I took because I liked the small yellow flower.

177 Antwerpen 12/7/7 3.25 pm

178 Diemen 12/7/11 10.27 am

179 Randmeer 12/7/17 0.43 am

180 Bergen 12/7/23 2.36 pm

Vanwege Fragmentarische Aard (111) (Because of a Fragmentic Nature (111)

Together with my friend and colleague Dutch J. den Hollander I went to visit our friend Martin Harlaar in Antwerp (Belgium). Martin is a very eloquent guide to explore a city. At a rainy afternoon we run into a shopping mall. It was Sunday, so all the shops were closed. Still there were people walking and talking. There was a somewhat lost atmosphere, a sense of a forlorn surrealism.

Great spot to take photographs.

Antwerp, Belgium, 12/7/8, 4.42, 4.52, 4.56 pm

Vanwege Fragmentarische Aard (110) (Because of a Fragmentic Nature (110)

Some situations of light & shadow enforce a minimal approach.

Anonymous images can be the result.

Of course my own shadow can be involved.

Or I am standing in a shadow of something.

Antwerpen (BE) 12/6/26 11.32 am

Amsterdam (NL) 12/6/26 8.30 am

Sint Niklaas (BE) 12/6/22 5.00 pm