Fine Art pictorialist
In 2015 Gerjo came across the historical wet plate collodion process, at that moment his view on photography has clearly changed. Since then his work has been about personal subjects as well as social themes.
Creating unique images is not only a reflection on himself but also how he values our modern society.
Using the ancient wet plate collodion process he engraves the light into pure silver, just as it was done by photographers in the 19th century.
In the handmade images you can witness the soul- and feel the energy of the subject.
Because of the slow process, any masquerade disappears by itself.
Although taken in the contemporary era, the pictures feel like they surpass reality, making them timeless and universal. Almost perfect through imperfection.
Since 2018 Gerjo is a member of the “Oostgelders Fotografen en Kunstenaars Collectief“.
'There's a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in' (from the song 'Anthem' - by Leonard Cohen)