Iris Haverkamp Begemann

Photographer Iris Haverkamp Begemann (Dordrecht, 1989) is fascinated by the constructed relationships human beings established among each other, as well as in their environment, to create order in the world we live in. With her camera, she investigates the social conventions and structures that bring discrepancy between man, nature and people among each other.

In her documentary and portrait work, Iris focuses on emotions such as haughtiness, greediness and the desire for power. Cravings of the human being, when in extremity, often lead to inequality between people. The photographer wants to question the self-evidence of prevailing structures and norms in society. At the same time, she reminds people of their vulnerable part of the megalomaniac universe.

By the choice of subject and with the alienating use of color, perspective and composition, Iris aspires to appeal to the free imagination and daily life of the viewer. She aims to open new paths and possibilities. For her, photography paves the way to escape from the nooks and crannies in which we have drawn ourselves as human beings.

Exhibitions at the gallery:
Untitled
The great Fleur & Wouter show
Down and Out Down Under