The orchid represents beauty and sophistication.
The flower is an ice queen among flowers.
To display the mystery of these flowers in Delft Blue is to dream away in a world full of new ideas.
Especially in combination with one or more pictures from this series, you create an atmosphere in which you can dream and relax.
The branches of the orchid are whimsical. On these are the beautiful flowers that can bloom for months until the branch remains. Seemingly without life, but after months a bud emerges again. Full of lust for life and beauty.
Capturing wonder is central to my work. My black-and-white work is characterised by high contrast. Being born and raised in Delft (1968), many photos were taken in Delft. I have also made a series of Delft Blue photographs. I photograph alternately in my studio and on the street... Read more…