Albert Koetsier Artist Statement

For me, artistic expression is very important in life. Art brings to the surface hidden emotions and values and Art gives us a precious justification for our own existence.

I make use of Photographic techniques, however in the physical sense, my work is not Photography. Since my subjects are not exposed to light but to X-RAYS instead. No cameras are used, X-ray images are made like "Photograms", or "Shadow" images. Made directly on large pieces of sheet film. The resulting negatives are printed and enlarged on fiber based Fine Art Photographic paper. All printing is done by myself and by hand. Hand tinting is done by my wife Anne.

By using this unusual medium of invisible rays, my images explore and visualize what normally cannot be perceived. In my X-Rayographs another world is shown which is different, mysterious and beautiful. It shows us that life is both graceful and ephemeral.

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