ABOUT ARD BODEWES

Ard's photos have a radiation of minimalism. There are hardly any people in his pictures. The building, in its own strength, is his focus. The sky of his choice (he carefully selects the proper sky) intensifies the impression that he is after.

Trained at a vocational school of photography, he familiarized himself with architectural photography. Travelling around the world led to a fascination for architecture. Being a Northener from the Netherlands he is used to flat, stately landscapes. The contrast with the impressing buildings he encountered in cityscapes could not be bigger. He loves wandering about in cities at different times of day in order to make the perfect picture of the building. Thereby he studies the quality of the light intensely in order to pick the right moment. On the spot he decides which shadow might dominate the photo and from there he chooses a perspective.

Abstract lines fascinate him, as do geometry, rhythm and color. His eyes are constantly searching for an unusual angle to catch. Symmetry and straight lines are just as important as depth. It is complementary.

Besides winning several prizes, he also published in several magazines.

in 2021 Ard exhibited at the Architectural Biennale in Venice.

Ard's principal clients are architectural offices and project developers. Examples can be seen at his website www.ardbodewes.nl. He also loves to create free work that can be seen on this website.