Puck Soetens Dutch, b. 1970
Flowers, often symbolizing growth, renewal, and the ephemeral nature of life, serve as a perfect medium to delve into themes of impermanence and resilience.
"Portraits of a Flower is an intimate exploration of the silent yet profound dialogue between flowers and their observers. Through my lens, I seek to capture the essence and individuality of each bloom, presenting them as more than unimportant objects of beauty but as subjects with their own stories and emotions.
I seek to find the most beautiful combination of color and form. By isolating each flower in a portrait format, I aim to elevate the natural elements to a status similar to human portraiture, inviting viewers to see them in a new light. In addition to my intuitive use of color, the series is an endless study of negative space and symmetry. My work is purely photographic, using real flowers as models for my creations."
Puck Soetens lives and works in The Hague, Netherlands. In 2014 she completed her education at the Fotoacademie in Rotterdam. Since then she has been working as an independent portrait photographer and in 2020 she shifted her focus to photographing "portraits" of nature.