Change - Life's constant state of movement

A Visual Journey: Dutch Artist Ruben van Schalm's Photography Series Reflects Strength, Solitude, and Vulnerability.

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© Ruben van Schalm | Change, “Nature is Speaking”, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa
Published in issue #3 2024, Invisible Threads

©Ruben van Schalm -Change, Being and Becoming, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa

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© Ruben van Schalm | Change, Water lilies blossom, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa

The series Change delves into the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. Through black-and-white photographs, I invite viewers on a transformative journey, exploring themes of beauty, power, vulnerability, and the inevitability of change. Driven by a fascination with the delicate interplay between humanity and nature, my work serves as a visual dialogue, reflecting our interconnectedness with the environment. I capture the essence of change – a cycle of shock, anger, acceptance, and commitment – mirroring my journey through grief, transformation, and inspiration. I intertwine the raw beauty of nature with the human male form, showcasing the power and resilience inherent in both. Each photograph is a testament to the transformative power of life's only constant: change.

© Ruben van Schalm | Change, The young male nude seated besides the sea, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa
© Ruben van Schalm | Change, Grow and Decay, Reproduction, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa

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Ruben van Schalm (1988, Rotterdam, Netherlands) makes black and white photographs about the interplay between the human form and the natural world. In 2020, he produced his first monograph, Paradise, enriched by the commendation of celebrated photographer Erwin Olaf, whose preface affirmed Van Schalm's artistic vision and inspired a deeper exploration of the intersections between humans and nature.
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Change - Life's constant state of movement

A Visual Journey: Dutch Artist Ruben van Schalm's Photography Series Reflects Strength, Solitude, and Vulnerability.

Words by  

Ruben van Schalm

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A Visual Journey: Dutch Artist Ruben van Schalm's Photography Series Reflects Strength, Solitude, and Vulnerability.
© Ruben van Schalm | Change, “Nature is Speaking”, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa
Published in issue #3 2024, Invisible Threads

©Ruben van Schalm -Change, Being and Becoming, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa
© Ruben van Schalm | Change, Water lilies blossom, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa

The series Change delves into the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. Through black-and-white photographs, I invite viewers on a transformative journey, exploring themes of beauty, power, vulnerability, and the inevitability of change. Driven by a fascination with the delicate interplay between humanity and nature, my work serves as a visual dialogue, reflecting our interconnectedness with the environment. I capture the essence of change – a cycle of shock, anger, acceptance, and commitment – mirroring my journey through grief, transformation, and inspiration. I intertwine the raw beauty of nature with the human male form, showcasing the power and resilience inherent in both. Each photograph is a testament to the transformative power of life's only constant: change.

© Ruben van Schalm | Change, The young male nude seated besides the sea, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa
© Ruben van Schalm | Change, Grow and Decay, Reproduction, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa

About

Ruben van Schalm (1988, Rotterdam, Netherlands) makes black and white photographs about the interplay between the human form and the natural world. In 2020, he produced his first monograph, Paradise, enriched by the commendation of celebrated photographer Erwin Olaf, whose preface affirmed Van Schalm's artistic vision and inspired a deeper exploration of the intersections between humans and nature.
More information
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Change - Life's constant state of movement

A Visual Journey: Dutch Artist Ruben van Schalm's Photography Series Reflects Strength, Solitude, and Vulnerability.

Words by

Ruben van Schalm

Change - Life's constant state of movement
© Ruben van Schalm | Change, “Nature is Speaking”, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa
Published in issue #3 2024, Invisible Threads

©Ruben van Schalm -Change, Being and Becoming, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa
© Ruben van Schalm | Change, Water lilies blossom, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa

The series Change delves into the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. Through black-and-white photographs, I invite viewers on a transformative journey, exploring themes of beauty, power, vulnerability, and the inevitability of change. Driven by a fascination with the delicate interplay between humanity and nature, my work serves as a visual dialogue, reflecting our interconnectedness with the environment. I capture the essence of change – a cycle of shock, anger, acceptance, and commitment – mirroring my journey through grief, transformation, and inspiration. I intertwine the raw beauty of nature with the human male form, showcasing the power and resilience inherent in both. Each photograph is a testament to the transformative power of life's only constant: change.

© Ruben van Schalm | Change, The young male nude seated besides the sea, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa
© Ruben van Schalm | Change, Grow and Decay, Reproduction, 2024, Seychelles, East Africa

About

Ruben van Schalm (1988, Rotterdam, Netherlands) makes black and white photographs about the interplay between the human form and the natural world. In 2020, he produced his first monograph, Paradise, enriched by the commendation of celebrated photographer Erwin Olaf, whose preface affirmed Van Schalm's artistic vision and inspired a deeper exploration of the intersections between humans and nature.
More information
Save