Ultra Vanity

"The concept of our baroque series 'Ultra Vanity' sheds new light on plants, flowers, food, natural history objects and taxidermy objects. We, Margot van de Stolpe and I, arrange these in the 'vanitas' way of the old masters, while capturing the still life in a contemporary perception. By means of a special ultra violet lighting, organic matter presents an unfamiliar colour scheme. Hereby we enter the domain of insects that can see in the UV spectrum the secret messages of plants. Flowers light up bright as they have to lure insects and flower leaves show patterns that act as landing strips, leading the way to the nectar. Through this magical perception shift in nocturnal colours, we aim to achieve an experience of awe and awakening.