Workshop with Carla Kogelman

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Carla Kogelman:

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As an artist, I focus on telling personal stories through photography, with the goal of giving these stories a place in our collective memory. I try not to be judgmental, but rather to provide space for different perspectives. The goal of my work is not only to remember, but also to create awareness and contribute to critical thinking about how we are shaped by our environment. How we are in life and what this means. My photographs are not exact reconstructions of what is apparently visible, but rather a result of encounters and interpretations interwoven with my own memories, emotions and experiences. It is my commentary on that which I encounter. In this way, I try to create a dialogue between the environment and the viewer. I try to invite the viewer to look further and think about how these stories can become and remain relevant in our contemporary society. Leading themes in my work are resilience, engagement and poignancy. There are often multiple photographs that form a group. In a world where cultures are increasingly intertwined, I want to not only tell personal stories, but also raise universal questions about who we are and how we relate to different cultures. This is more relevant than ever, as we find ourselves in a time of increasing migration and diversity.  www.carlakogelman.nl

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For more information – RPS Benelux Chapter Organiser, beneluxnl@rps.org

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