With their anthracite tones and elegant compositions, Bastiaan Woudt’s photographs feel like entering a modern painting, a room full of light and shadow. There is a hint of surrealism as the formal reduction emphasises every detail and invites us to see only what is essential. His works are minimalist and moving, while at the same time playing with the beauty of imperfection. He references the photography of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s while expanding it with today’s technical possibilities. Over the years, his works increasingly show influences from sculpture and architecture.
Bastiaan Woudt lets himself be guided by his intuition in the creation of his pictures. Instead
of shooting lists and lighting plans, he lets his eye discover the picture. In a pre-determined space, with props made especially for the shoot and in close collaboration with the models who have accompanied him for years, he proves his unique view of the human silhouette, face and body. Bastiaan Woudt began his journey into photography about 12 years ago, diving into photography books and experimenting with modern techniques. He learned from masters such as Irving Penn and Richard Avedon while developing his own artistic instincts. Soon Woudt was winning international awards and being exhibited in high-profile galleries. His work has been exhibited at numerous international fairs, including Paris Photo, AIPAD New York, Art Miami, Photo London and Photo Shanghai. His portfolio includes work for clients such as Harper’s Bazaar, British Vogue, New York Magazine and Numéro Paris – to name a few. In 2022, the Kranenburgh Museum in Bergen (NL) dedicated the solo exhibition “Twist” to him.
