This series is a sub-project about a small historic city, Lier, situated in Belgium. Knowing these buildings from my childhood, it's easy to forget how special they are. By projecting them in the futuristic parallel world of Serenity, I hope to give them back the attention they deserve.
Serenity reflects my imagination about an alien, architectural world, inspired by science-fiction stories of the early 20th century. Old, contemporary and modern architecture are detached from their environement and projected into a futuristic universe, entirely stripped of human noise. Surrounded by this visual silence, the buildings of Serenity demand a certain presence, enhanced by stark ligthing effects, deep shadows and minor color accents.
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Serenity - Lier In Gloom (Series)
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AUTHOR
Peter Schroyens (Born 1973, Lier, Belgium) is a photographer, specialized in architecture, interior and fine art photography. When not working on commission, he loves to create fine art images of modern architecture, abandoned buildings, deserted vehicles and magical landscapes.
The ability to optimize reality on the one hand, and to transform it into a personal vision on the other, is his biggest motive.
Mostly self-taught, Peter Schroyens has attended a professional photography course for 3 years, at Syntra Antwerp, where he graduated in 2011. Before his studies, he was a member of camera club Obscura, Zoersel.
Solo Exhibitions (Belgium):
2016 - Serenity, Evonik Antwerpen NV, Antwerpen
2012 - Forgotten, Evonik Antwerpen NV, Antwerpen
Group Exhibitions (Belgium):
2018 - HYPE, fotografie 4x anders, in de verlaten conciërgewoning van het station, Nijlen
2017 - Portals to Parallel Worlds, Week of AmateurArts, Nijlen
2011 - Graduates Syntra-AB 2010-2011, Gemeenschapscentrum ’t Gasthuis, Wijnegem
2007 - Photo-salon Photoclub Obscura, CC Het Zonneputteke, Zoersel
2006 - Photo-salon Photoclub Obscura, CC Het Zonneputteke, Zoersel
A number of Peter’s fine art works are included in private collections.
At the moment, he’s focusing on personal projects to create a body of work for future exhibitions.
The ability to optimize reality on the one hand, and to transform it into a personal vision on the other, is his biggest motive.
Mostly self-taught, Peter Schroyens has attended a professional photography course for 3 years, at Syntra Antwerp, where he graduated in 2011. Before his studies, he was a member of camera club Obscura, Zoersel.
Solo Exhibitions (Belgium):
2016 - Serenity, Evonik Antwerpen NV, Antwerpen
2012 - Forgotten, Evonik Antwerpen NV, Antwerpen
Group Exhibitions (Belgium):
2018 - HYPE, fotografie 4x anders, in de verlaten conciërgewoning van het station, Nijlen
2017 - Portals to Parallel Worlds, Week of AmateurArts, Nijlen
2011 - Graduates Syntra-AB 2010-2011, Gemeenschapscentrum ’t Gasthuis, Wijnegem
2007 - Photo-salon Photoclub Obscura, CC Het Zonneputteke, Zoersel
2006 - Photo-salon Photoclub Obscura, CC Het Zonneputteke, Zoersel
A number of Peter’s fine art works are included in private collections.
At the moment, he’s focusing on personal projects to create a body of work for future exhibitions.
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