I have many diverse interests, but photography has been a constant in my life since childhood. The camera offers me a balance between control and adventure, the known and the unknown. It functions as a magnifying glass, binoculars, microscope—or simply as a window through which I observe and study the world around me. Analogue photography, in particular, embodies this mindset for me. It is also the medium in which I feel most at home.

I see myself as an explorer, allowing my surroundings to surprise and inspire me. Curiosity and intuition are the driving forces behind the photographic work I create. I have always lived in a city and truly enjoy its lively energy and chaotic atmosphere. As a counterbalance, however, I often seek out nature in my work. There I can let go of control and follow my instincts—preferably in my own bubble. Natural phenomena such as swirling rivers and majestic forests are recurring themes. Instead of directing others, I use myself as a point of reference to relate my personal experience to the visual narrative. I also support my work with scientific or artistic research. For instance, in Synergy (2024), I explored the fungal networks that connect trees.

In my artistic process, I search for places that are unique and unfamiliar, yet close to home—as seen in the photo series Scaldis (2023). I actively seek new perspectives and angles in this and other work. By experimenting in the darkroom, for example with format and lighting, I explore ways to give my images greater depth and layering—a depth that I also experience in nature.