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Wim van Egmond
Microphotographer
Fascinated by Science
Science has always fascinated this artist, whose work reveals a deep affinity with scientific inquiry. Photography, for them, is an unusual blend of technique and perception: a mechanical eye that enables us to capture and examine the world in new ways. Their particular interest lies in areas where photography diverges from human perception, a curiosity that led to an in-depth study of optical techniques designed to extend the boundaries of what we can see.
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Expanding Perception
Specialising in photomicrography and stereoscopy—often combining the two—they have developed a distinct visual language. In recent years, their practice has expanded to include film and time-lapse photography, further exploring the intersection of the visible and the unseen.
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Between Art and Science
Operating in the space between art and science, they work primarily as an independent artist. Yet their work is frequently used in scientific contexts, as many of their images and films serve as illustrations for research and education. Their mastery of specialised techniques has also led to regular commissions. Artistically, their images are marked by a sense of tranquility and meticulous composition—qualities that reflect a scientific precision, often offset by a subtle sense of absurdity.
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A Natural Historical Perspective
There is a strong connection to natural history throughout their work, with a particular reverence for the Victorian traditions of microscopic slide making and the 19th-century naturalists. A devoted admirer of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, the 17th-century draper from Delft who discovered the microbial world, the artist is currently researching Van Leeuwenhoek’s first recorded observations of microbes.
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Sharing the Micro World
Their passion for microscopic life has led to regular contributions to Micscape Magazine and the creation of various educational web projects, such as the online Micropolitan Museum. A long-standing aim has been to promote awareness and appreciation of micro-organisms, and to inspire others to take up the microscope and explore this hidden world for themselves.
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