Dagdromen

Ik heb altijd ideeën. Meestal te veel om uit te voeren. Als ik dingen maak, stel ik me graag iets voor dat onmogelijk lijkt. Dit houdt me gemotiveerd en geeft me veel plezier als ik het op de een of andere manier toch kan creëren. Als kind kon ik uren op mijn kamer zitten en van alles maken, zoals sieraden, tekeningen en collages. En dagdromen over gekke geënsceneerde foto's.

Grenzeloos

Being curious and playful comes naturally to me. Mostly towards unknown things. I have a great interest in other cultures and people. I find it fascinating to see people differ so much, and yet be so similar. The first time I came across this was during my hitchhiking days and later on during one of my first residencies abroad. When I create, I seek borders and limits. What is normal? What happens when we cross this ‘border’ into the ‘abnormal’? 

With my photoshoots, I have found a way to create some of these so-called ‘abnormal’ situations. The creation of my art can only exist in a safe space: both for me as an artist and for my model. Luckily, people tend to trust me easily. I am a keen listener and pick up on how people are doing, even without words. 

Blij?

One of my pet peeves is randomly asking people if they are happy. Off the bat, most people are confused by the question. But after a few moments of thinking about it, 9 out of 10 answered that they are. Happy. The best thing? All people I’ve asked this, after answering, will turn around and ask me the same question. My answer? A resounding YES, I’m happy! 

(Ab)normaal

During my photoshoots, I get to do and create ‘abnormal’ things. That’s the most beautiful gift art has given me. It is directly linked to a resounding ‘happy’ feeling. Everything is possible, as long as you can imagine it! I am proud that I can be an adult, but keep the mindset of a child and share this through my art. I also love looking at the world from a different perspective. Upside down. Literally. Doing a handstand does give you a different view of your surroundings. For me, turning the world upside down makes it easier to laugh at the crazy world around you. You come to realise the world truly isn’t as serious as you’d think. When you keep playing, you keep laughing. 

Liefs, Sophie