Dutch artist and fine-art photographer Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk draws inspiration from the masterpieces of old master painters, infusing her work with the timeless allure of a bygone era. As you gaze upon her photographs, a sense of strolling through a museum envelops you.
Woud-Binnendijk openly acknowledges her profound admiration for the old master painters of the Golden Age. Employing techniques such as the Chiaroscuro principle and Sfumato, she skillfully crafts intricate depths through the interplay of light and shadow.
Through the meticulous layering of colors and tones, Woud-Binnendijk achieves subtle and seamless transitions in her portraits, inviting viewers to explore the captivating nuances revealed in the images below.
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“Gemmy, a Dutch artist, embarked on a transformative journey after completing her Goldsmith degree and studying Multi-media design. In March 2016, photography became the catalyst for a profound change in her life. Drawn to the illuminating techniques employed by the painters of the golden age, Gemmy rediscovered her deep passion for painting and drawing within the realm of photography.”
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Embracing the Chiaroscuro principle and the Sfumato technique, she expertly utilizes contrasts of dark and light to craft dimensional depth. Through the delicate layering of colors and tones, Gemmy achieves subtle, imperceptible transitions in her work. Fueled by a genuine love for both humans and animals, coupled with an unwavering creative impulse, she gives birth to contemporary portraits bathed in the luminosity of the past.