A question of regularity.
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PhotographerLotta van Droom, Netherlands
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This series is a project in which unusual materials have been used in order to create
hairstyles and looks with a twist. We are surrounded by many things with supposedly
established purpose. In this series I want to challenge such regularities and present new
usages for some of those materials.
We are exposed to an abundance of banal objects on a daily base. They are quite common on
its on, or in small quantities. If there is a higher amount of those objects, suddenly
they can be combined to something new, that is more and bigger than its parts. The initial
shape and usage become a lesser concern because a new form will emerge.
I use exactely this kind of common objects to simulate hair cuts and stylings. It was a
conscious decision to use headgear because for a majority it is the most basic but also
most important body decoration.
Everything I know about photography, I taught myself.
Each of my photos derived from a story that developed in my mind and this story continues after the photo was taken. They are little excerpts of my thoughts which I try to reflect in this way. It's not important for me to show reality. I want to show my world of fantasy and wishes. My moods, feelings, dreams and aspirations are components in all my photos. I find inspiration for my "stories" in a lot of things like music, books, films, conversations, faces and so on.
Awards - gold medals at Trierenberg Super Circuit in 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019
- Highly commended winner at KL International Photography Award 2015
- Bronze in 62nd Singapore International Photography Award 2015
- Honorable Mentions in Exposure Awards 2015, International Photography Award 2015 and 2017, Moscow Photography Award 2015, London International Creative Competition 2015, Paris Photo competion Px3 2016
