Photography

In her photographs Marinka shows that life always continues. And even though we're only part of it for a short time, that’s exactly where beauty lies. In the withered sunflowers, she doesn't see decay, but rather the flowers that will bloom next year.

Trees

Trees reflect the rhythm of the seasons, in one season they go through what we humans experience in a whole life. These photo's are a quiet reminder that everything keeps moving, changing, and continuing.

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Landscapes

While walking through a landscape, time seems to fade into the background. Your thoughts slow down, and your attention sharpens. Details stand out that you'd normally overlook.

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Portraits

'In a way, it’s the same with people as it is with trees or flowers: we fade to make space for the next generation. In my portraits, I try to capture more than just the person in front of the camera; there’s also a hint of both past and future generations.'

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What collectors and critics see in Marinka's work

Invitations for reflections

Jan Pieter Ekker, art critic:

A soothing calm

"The photography and paintings of Marinka Reuten exude a soothing calm and invite reflection on the transience of life. They are also simply very beautiful."

Janine van den Ende, collector:

Patience

"Marinka's work asks for patience. Those who have that, will see nothing less than life itself. She teaches us that it's up to us to give it meaning."

Martin Schwab, director:

Beyond words

"Marinka Reuten’s work moves me so deeply, it touches my soul beyond words, it lets my heart speak."

Flowers

'I print almost exclusively in black and white — color distracts from the essence. I'm not after the symbolism of a peony or red clover, but the flower as object: growing, blooming, fading.'

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Stones

The stone may be thousands of years old. By photographing it, it becomes part of the present again. Its surface remains hard, but the image brings it closer — more personal, almost familiar. As if you're briefly holding time itself.

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Quote from an interview with Edo Dijksterhuis in Het Parool

“It hardly matters which stone or tree I choose—what matters is how I photograph it. Through lighting, aperture, and a bit of post-editing, I soften the image and make it more approachable.
I almost always print in black and white, because color distracts from the essence. With color, it instantly becomes a peony or red clover, along with all the associations those bring. But that’s not what I’m after. I want to show the object as ‘flower’—something unspecific that grows, blossoms, fades and then grows again.”

Duo

The paintings and photographs are independent works. Each stands on its own. But when brought together, they enter into dialogue. More excamples how a certain painting and photo come together you can find on the page 'Combinations'.

Combinations