"For me, photography is about capturing the essence of a place, illuminating the nuances of the environment and its humanity. It’s the seemingly mundane moments of life that I find most captivating - the small, intimate details that reveal the beauty of the world around us."

In my work I explore the impact of urbanization and our relationship with the natural world, focusing on how these forces shape both landscapes and communities, as well as our sense of 'home.' Having grown up in a small village and now living in the city, I find myself drawn to how these environments contrast yet influence one another. A key part of my practice is examining how collective memory affects the way communities remember, document, and reinterpret their pasts, especially in changing surroundings.

Whether in urban settings or natural landscapes, I let my curiosity and emotions guide me through the creative process. My work is intuitive, blending traditional printing techniques with an acute sensitivity to light and color to create images that evoke warmth and intimacy. My photographs are more than representations of the world—they are mirrors of how I experience and interpret it.

I earned my BA from the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague, and I’m currently based in Amsterdam.

      Solo Exhibitions       
What Can't See. Domansa, Seoul. (2024)

Group exhibitions:
2023 Hannam Art Archiving project. aHsh Gallery, Seoul (2023)
Photo Vogue Festival. Milan. (2022)
#CreateCOP26 on Art Partner (2021)

Publications and Features
Arxipelag
Photographic bandwidth (Issue 2)
Booooooom
Safelight Paper
Teeth Magazine
PhotoVogue

Clients: The Atlantic, Genesis, Lois Jeans, and Saturday of Us









                                                           

                                                                                                                                 

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