One Roof, 5 generations and a War
The house—the house where five generations had lived—took on a different role during World War II. It became an important hub for the resistance, both local and national. With my grandfather playing a central role. For a long time, I didn’t know what had happened there or how significant it was. I did know there was a hatch in the floor where, at times, someone in hiding would conceal themselves. The war was, in a way, hidden within the house. My father—and consequently, I—learned that you have to keep your mouth shut. Talking could cost you your life. That’s no longer the case today.
The book follows three storylines:
The family, starting in 1918 with the first photo of the house up to the death of my grandmother in 2006.
My photography, with subtle hints at the war. The trees, still bearing fruit today, were incredibly important during the war.
The war, hidden between the pages, just like in the house. If you look closely and ask questions, the war will always surface. Just like in the book, where the micro-perforations will eventually detach, and the war will no longer remain hidden.
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I Know What You Are Thinking
With ‘I Know What You Are Thinking’ , I explore the boundaries of neuroscience. How far does controlling our brain go, and where do we draw the line when it comes to ethics?
Neuro marketing is taking on an increasingly significant role in our daily lives. It’s already being applied in various ways. For example, there’s neuromarketing, and it’s used as a lie detector. But how reliable are these techniques, and will we still be accountable for our behavior in the future? There are many questions in this field, yet it seems as though no one is really addressing them.
Will you lose control?
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The Realm of Shades - Schimmenrijk
During the Second World War the river ‘de Waal’ separated the liberated part of the Netherlands with the still occupied part.
Resistance fighters would cross this river, risking their lives, to move people or information to the liberated part. These ‘Waalcrossers’ where almost forgotten in time because they never talked about their work. After the war they just went back to their lives before the war.
When there were moonless night these men would cross the river. Risking everything. Luckily they had a big advantage to the Nazi’s. They grew up in the area and know the way with their eyes closed.
This project is an ode to these men.
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