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In my self-portraits I embark on the journey through the years of the changing image of a female. Most of my work is based on or inspired by illustrated vintage magazine and paperback covers, for I find them visually stunning and absolutely captivating. Each and every one tells a fascinating story, but they also serve as a general visual and aesthetic guide to the era, and hint at how women and sexuality were perceived and portrayed during different times in history.
I like to play with different genres, media and time.
Being on both sides of the camera presents double challenge, but it also is twice as much rewarding. I love being able to decide myself of the theme of the photos, enjoy immensely finding fabulous props, preparing myself and arranging my shoots. This absolute control over the creative process is very gratifying, however I do hope it is not all just self-indulgence, but it also amuses the voyeur...

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