More than a silent observer, more than a person who simply captures moments, Nanda Hagenaars is a creator of worlds. With a camera in hand, she connects to her subjects and unravels what is at their core. Then, she lays it bare for all to see. In a striking confluence of form and line, the perfect contrast between light and shadow becomes apparent.
Nanda is cerebral and process driven, of course. She is dedicated to fostering her own creativity, systematically carving out time and space to grow and learn and evolve as an artist. But she also harnesses the power of raw emotion in a way that feels novel. She is interested in the body and captivated by the soul. Is the body just a body? What story can be told in the curve of a spine? What is the unspoken dialogue between two models? Through her lens, the two are often taken out of context, twisted, refined and presented once again for the viewer to experience anew.
Born and raised in the Netherlands but with a stint in Seville, she has a global, broad-minded approach to life—and to her work. Through her captivating photographs, she hopes to inspire those around her and ignite a spark of creativity; she’s also channeled this desire to move others and motivate them to harness their talents into a beautiful eBook.
Poetic portraits and surrealist shots define her oeuvre; she builds colorful narratives in simple black and white. Nanda’s work embodies the transportive, transformative power of art.
Written by Hayley Daen
Nanda is represented by two galleries in the Netherlands. NewHouseGallery and Bildhalle Amsterdam.
Clients Nanda’s worked for: Just Diggit, Harper’s Bazaar, Parool, Aidsfonds, Renessence, Ernst & Young, ClubSportive Zuidas, Tanqueray Gin, Thomas Henry, Strongbow, Rituals, Giomi, Noordcode, Abel Odor, Mastercard, Black Lives Matter, Nationale Ballet, Van Harte & Lingsma, Rianne Meijer, Fitzroy, MediaMonks, BAAS, Wolfstreet Agency, Boomerang & many more.
Photo by Renske Meinema.
