ENTRY DESCRIPTION
With this work, I focus my attention on the body as a means of expressing feelings and emotions. Because of my own dance background, I enjoy working with dancers for this purpose. Their refined body vocabulary and knowledge of making inner movement visible is something that inspires me.

The moments I capture are not the moments of a completed or perfect movement. I find the moments between movements, the journey towards them, much more interesting. The movement that has not been thought about, when the dancer is no longer aware of his surroundings. Fragments that tell a story or release an emotion. It is something we have no words for, a body language, in which we can recognize ourselves.

It is no longer about dance, but about the unposed, fragmented movement that evokes or unleashes emotions.

AUTHOR
Monique Belier (1971) is a Dutch visual artist who recently graduated from the Fotoacademie in Amsterdam in May 2023. Her work centers around the themes of humans, the body, and the mind. Her graduation project, the photo/art book titled ‘Where the Spirit Meets the Bone’, has been sold in several countries,

During her time as a student, Monique created a magazine called ‘Small Town Boy’, which was published in various newspapers, including NRC. Her work gained attention and led to an invitation from "Nieuw Amsterdam" at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam, where she was invited to talk about her project.

Aside from her visual artistry, Monique is also a writer. She writes stories for a local newspaper, accompanied by portraits. Her ability to combine both visual art and storytelling showcases her multifaceted versatility.

Monique Belier's work reflects her passion for capturing the human body, exploring the intersection between art and life. Her focus on people, the body and the mind allows her to delve into the complexities of human existence, with unique perspectives and compelling stories.

Furthermore, Monique's talent and artistic vision have been recognized by GUP (Guide to Unique Photography). She was selected as part of their Fresh Eyes talent for 2023, a prestigious honor in the photography community.

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