As a fine art photographer Astrid Verhoef explores her personal connection to the natural world. The complicated relationship between human and nature is a common thread throughout her work. For these images Astrid works solo, when she photographs herself in these desolate landscapes an anonymous character arises that wants to connect with her surroundings. However, her roots in contemporary modern life often remain visible in the form of an unnatural element. The serene images can be seen as emotional translations where the desire for synergy is challenged by an urge to control
The long-term project ‘Human//Nature’ is a logical continuation of Verhoef’s well known ‘Inscapes’ series. With an increasing minimal visual language and a more geometrical approach to composition, she aims to emphasize the contrast between the human presence and the natural. At the same time she wants to create moments or scenes that can only exist because of the combination of the two. Her theatrical photography is also an ode to imagination itself.
‘Human//Nature’ was celebrated with a solo exhibition in Amsterdam in the spring of 2024, represented by Koster Fine Art Gallery in collaboration with Atelier K84.
Astrid Verhoef studied photography at the Utrecht School of the Arts. She is working as a Fine Art photographer ever since, and in the last decade regularly as a curator as well. Her autonomous work is internationally awarded, is included in the collection of the Société Nationale des Beaux Arts in Paris and has been exhibited in Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Berlin, Milan, New York, Paris, Rotterdam, Sydney, and Tokyo.
For these images Astrid Verhoef works solo on location, all elements are photographed and she acts as a model in her own images.
These images do not contain any AI generated components. Only basic Photoshop tools were used, such as color /contrast adjustments, collage technique (if needed).
Astrid Verhoef has photographed on locations in Australia (Northern Territory, Southern & West Australia), Spain (mainland & Canary Islands), USA (Utah, Nevada, Arizona & California) and The Netherlands.
Upcoming: Astrid’s work from both ‘Human//Nature’ and ‘Inscapes, as well as new work will be presented at the NockNock Art Fair 31 October – 3 November 2024, De Gashouder, Amsterdam (Westerpark). She’ll be attending everyday for a meet & greet.
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