Who am I?
I am a photographer, videographer, and music composer based in Belgium.
Through extensive photography expeditions and a deepening passion for abstract realities, I have cultivated a unique photographic style that captivates viewers' interest.
In addition to photography, I have delved into videography to document my explorations. Videography provides an ideal platform for merging my love for music with my visual storytelling. Drawing on my extensive experience as a music producer, I've created the original soundtrack for my short film Contemplation, and I intend to compose for upcoming cinematic projects.
My dedication to artistic expression and innovation drives me to continuously refine my craft and push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
What is abstract photography to me?
While traditional landscape photography can be truly impressive and eye-catching, I believe we live in a world overloaded with easy-to-access media, where images tend to resemble each other more and more every day. Diversity in art seems crucial to me in order for it to remain interesting. My objective is to transcend traditional depictions of reality.
My eye is increasingly drawn to the details of a scene, the unexplored perspectives and unusual patterns and textures. I strive to ignite curiosity, driving viewers to explore and interpret my images in their own unique way. My art is a journey of discovery, where every viewer can find their own meaning and connection within the abstract visual world I create.
Taking inspiration from nature, my artwork aims to encourage reflection and provides a peaceful escape from the hectic pace of the modern world.
© Photo by Esteban R. Benavides
💡 In today’s technological climate, it is worth mentioning that all my images are original photographs, not affected by generative AI (artificial intelligence). No matter how strange the images may look, everything is real.
Past exhibitions
September 2023 - Distorsion Gallery, Brussels
I have been overwhelmed with positive feedback as many of my pictures from the Contemplation collection shot in Iceland were printed for the very first time.
The exhibition was also the occasion for the premiere of my first short movie also named Contemplation, documenting the natural beauty of Icelandic volcanoes and glacial rivers.October 2023 - Parcours d’artistes, Ixelles
September 2024 - Weyart Gallery, Walhain
A year later, I held my second exhibition in a unique space located in the countryside of Belgium. This was the occasion to print new images from my second collection Tales of the Middle East, shot in Jordan.November 2024 - Leny Jewelry, Brussels
“Everything that is visible hides something that is invisible”
René Magritte
© Photo by Esteban R. Benavides