Rotterdam Photo Festival 2023
Freedom Redefined
The festival, which is part of Art Rotterdam Week, is programmed for the period from 9-12 February 2023. Rotterdam Photo is housed in sturdy containers at a typical Rotterdam location: Willemsplein, in front of the Spido departure point, with a view of the 'Kop van Zuid'.
"Where do we find freedom?"
This question in the Rotterdam Photo call, with the theme Freedom Redefined, got me thinking about what freedom is, whether it exists and what defines it. Freedom can come from the absence of influences or restrictions from others, from a liberation from something. This concept of freedom focuses on circumstances and the impossibilities or possibilities of changing them. Freedom can also be approached as a freedom from within, the freedom to create and observe our thoughts. There is no certainty and limited control over what happens to us. What helps us is to create freedom in our response. There is a source of inner freedom in each of us.
For the translation into a visual expression of this notion of inner freedom, I looked at historical symbols, forms and imagery in philosophy and religion, such as the triptych, an altarpiece consisting of a central panel and two outer panels, and offerings in the form of flowers.
It resulted in my new work 'Triptych' consisting of two triptychs. The inner triptych consists of related images that flow into each other. This triptych is embedded by an outer triptych on a larger format. The panels of both triptychs are free-hanging.
During Rotterdam Photo I show my work 'Triptych' in an intimate half 10ft container. Be welcome to come and see my solo exhibition!
The opening is on Thursday 9 February from 6.30 pm to 9 pm. I will be regularly present during the opening hours of the festival. Do you want to coordinate in advance to make sure I will be there at a certain time? Then call me on 06-43269307.
Festival opening hours:
- Thursday 9 February OPENING from 6.30 pm - 9 pm
- Friday 10 - Sunday 12 February from 11 am to 6 pm
Address: Willemsplein 85, 3016 DR Rotterdam | container no. 51
For more information: rotterdamphotofestival.eu
