Jacob Berghoef

Hurup, North Jutland, Denmark

About Jacob Berghoef

Since 2014, after quitting a demanding job in facilities management and real estate, I focus on simplicity and the tranquility of pure, natural and sustainable living. This new way of living is reflected in my work. Daily life in the western world is overflowing with stimuli that continuously force our senses to the limit of their abilities. In my photography I’m seeking the attention for a single detail, seeking for the soul itself of nature. My work is often described by others as abstract, minimalist and impressionist. I "paint with light", the camera is my brush when creating images like watercolor paintings. My style is distinct and pure, and is characterized by coarse grain, overexposure, limited sharpness or subtle to abrupt camera movements. I don’t edit, manipulate or post process my photos, the abstraction and impressionism is created directly in the making of the image by the settings in the camera. Editing of his photos is limited to adjust the sharpness, contrast or color and possibly cropping the image. I don’t work in a studio or studio-like settings. The titles of my photos are an important element of the entire work of art. In addition, I often write a short poem or prose to a photo. Born in 1959 in the city of Gouda in The Netherlands, I now live with my wife and dog in a small farmhouse in the Danish Thy region in North West Jutland. In the special light and colours on this part of the coast of Denmark, most of the inspiration for my photography is born. My photography has been sold and exhibited in various countries all over the world.

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I am a self-taught fine art photographer, with extensive experience of almost 40 years. After a long period working with analog photography and developing and printing in my own darkroom, the last 10 years I mostly work with digital cameras.

Exhibitions:

2018 - Online exhibition 'One with nature', curator of this exhibition is Cynthia DuVal.

2017 (November 18th-December 2nd) - Group exhibition 'Entropie', Ottovolarte Art Lab - Florence, Italy. Curator of this exhibition: Marcello Cazzaniga, Camaver Kunsthaus.

2017 (November 2017-..) - Continuous Group exhibition in art gallery Galleria d’arte di MEGA ART in the town of Corchiano (VT), Italy. Curator of this exhibition: Claudio Giulianelli. One of my works is continuously exhibited in this art gallery.

2017 (October 18th-..) - Group exhibition 'All the colors of Mega Art, art gallery Galleria d’arte di MEGA ART in the town of Corchiano (VT), Italy. Curator of this exhibition: Claudio Giulianelli

2017 - From 1 to 16 July 2017, I participated in a group exhibition in Bellano at the Como Lake in Italy with 4 photos. Curator is Marcello Cazzaniga, Camaver Kunsthaus.

2016 - Online Group Exhibition “The Muses”, an exhibition about what inspires artists. Curator of this exhibition is Cynthia Willett.

2016 - Online Group Exhibition of Experimental Video Shorts "mise–en–scènes".

2016-2017 - Continuous group exhibition in a gallery / art shop, Agger, Denmark.
Abstract landscape and seascape photos, the photos are made in the northwest of Denmark.

2015 - Solo exhibition, Leerdam, The Netherlands.
Photos of harps

Jacob Berghoef

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