Abstract nominee

Water plays a central role in all our lives, be it as a substance required for our survival, be it as a mystical symbol in our spiritual worlds. The symbolism of water is found in most – if not all – religions and philosophical traditions, and has a universal undertone of purity, fertility and wisdom.
Many artists have been inspired by water. One of the most famous artists obsessed by water was Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo wrote in his manuscripts about the 'beautiful spectacles of rippling water' and the 'beautiful movements which result from one element [air] penetrating another [water]'. Leonardo described the reflections on water; the motion of water; the refraction of light through water; and the action of water in the production of rainbows.
As an art-loving scientist, I am as fascinated by water as was Leonardo. Using high-speed close-up photography, I try to capture the graphical and sculptural art created by the physical phenomena of refraction, polarization and reflection of light by moving natural waters. I want to show to the beholder the marvellous artworks created by moving water. Generally, these artworks cannot be perceived by the human eye unless frozen in a photograph.

Born in Germany, I am an educated biologist having worked in Research and Development throughout Europe, and currently in Denmark. During all this time, nature photography was my predominant and private hobby. Using high-speed close-up photography I try to capture the graphical and sculptural art created by the physical phenomena of refraction, polarization and reflection of light by moving natural waters. I want to show to the beholder the marvelous artworks created by moving water. Generally, these artworks cannot be perceived by the human eye unless frozen in a photograph.


Awards:

Finalist and second runner up, 8th Pollux Awards, in the category FINE ART, The GALA Awards;

Silver and Bronze Award in the category "revealing nature", 9th Better Photography Magazine "Photograph of the Year Competition 2015";

Leonardo Award for Photographic Arts (3rd prize), Chianciano Biennale 2015;

"Best in Competition" in the contest "The Four Elements" by Exhibitions Without Walls;

Finalist "35th Annual Spring Photography Contest", Photographer's Forum magazine.


coming exhibitions:

Oct 2016: 4th Biennial of Fine Art & Documentary Photography, Berlin, Germany

April 2016: ArtExpo New York (represented by Gallery NK, Washington DC)

Feb 2016: Award-winning photographs of Thomas Dodd & Steffen Faisst, Gallery NK, Washington DC