ENTRY DESCRIPTION
#8 out of the series 'GAIA - Earth Mother'
Digital scan from a unique and handcrafted wet plate collodion photograph.

Throughout the centuries, modern mankind has placed itself above nature instead of being part of it. It’s my believe we must become one with nature again, and realise that our planet is literally vital to us. It is our task to cherish and protect it; we have the earth on a long-term loan from our great-grandchildren.

With this series, I want to show the beauty and at the same time vulnerability of our planet. To make us realise that there is no alternative and that it is our own responsibility to act in a more sustainable way. (ongoing – started in 2020)

AUTHOR
Pictorialist & self-taught photographer (NL 1964)

After Gerjo came into contact with the historical wet plate collodion process his view on photography has clearly changed. Since then his work has become about personal subjects as well as social themes.

Creating unique art, almost perfect through imperfection, is is not only a reflection on himself but also on the way he values our modern society.

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