FORGOTTEN HEROES

For this series I photographed the world of the craftsmen. Hardworking people with incredible passion and dedication to their work. People with knowledge and expertise that has developed and formed over many generations. The craft sector has a huge cultural, social, economic, and environmental impact on their society. 

But it is a sector threatened with extinction. Many crafts are already on the edge of disappearing. 

The aim of the series is to enthuse the new generation about this sector in order to save it from extinction and help the world on its way to sustainability. 

REFOCUS AWARDS 2023 COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST - BRONZE FISHING WEIR

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COFFEE TABLE BOOK

In over 200 pages you will find more than 150 photos of 17 different crafts. This makes the book a never-before-seen document, showcasing the enormous diversity, richness, and importance of Dutch craftmanship. Each chapter contains essential stories about crafts and their importance to the Netherlands.

The book will be published by famous publisher ‘Komma’, known for the Rijksmuseum book, among others. Forgotten Heroes will therefore be a true fine art book with many special elements.

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CHAPTERS

CHAPTERS

C L I C K T O O P E N

WEIR FISHERMEN
SHEPHERD
REED CUTTER
WEIR FISHERMEN
SHEPHERD
REED CUTTER
STEAMTRAIN WROKER
CHEESE MAKER
HUNTER
STEAMTRAIN WORKER
CHEESE MAKER
HUNTER
FISH SMOKER
SAILING TRADER
SYRUP STOKER
FISH SMOKER
SAILING TRADER
SYRUP STOKER
CLOG MAKER
WOOD SAW MILLER
CORN MILLER
CLOG MAKER
WOOD SAW MILLER
CORN MILLER
POLDER MILLER
JENEVER DISTILLER
OIL MILLER
POLDER MILLER
JENEVER DISTILLER
OIL MILLER
SHIP CARPENTER
WATER MILLER
SHIP CARPENTER
WATER MILLER