The sea can be very dark, sometimes pitch black. The warmth of the sun over the deep cold of the sea are two extremes we cannot imagine. There is something magical about the contrast between sunlight and moonlight against the endless dark depths of the ocean.

My series Waanplekken (Illusory Places) consists of impressions of landscapes that I form using photography and the use of everyday materials. With this ongoing project, initiated in 2015, I seek ways to give image to memories and imaginations of overwhelming nature and the sublime.

The landscapes that inspire me are of an extraordinary beauty that transcends visual depiction. This inspiration motivates me to attempt to portray it, fully aware of the impossibility. As I strive to create untouched nature with my own hands, I embrace a paradox that becomes inherent to my work.

Waanplekken 3,4, 12
Digital photos of a staged place
Various sizes
Editions of 3 + 1 AP
Matte Fine Art Print mounted on dibond in wooden frame