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The necessity of ‪#‎internationalwomensday is hard to understand. We are all created equal, aren’t we? Perceptions and expectations can create inequality though. Therefore put gender on your agenda today and beyond.

A man’s world, 2007

Vielen Dank Herr Dirk Tölke. Finally there’s a guy who understands what I’m doing and knows how to explain it to others. ‘Haut, die unter die Haut geht’. Klenkes 03, Stadtmagazin Aachen/Euregio.

Don’t we all know those famous fashion photographers like Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton, Steven Meisel etcetera? Well, I am not famous (yet 😉 ) but I do fashion photography in my own unique way: self-portraits.
Recently jewellery designer Arjan Moors and I collaborated. You can find the result in his webshop
The thumbnails show cropped pictures. Below you can find an overview of the original photos.
For a limited time there’s a special offer in case you are not only interested in buying his rings. It’s also possible to achieve matching self-portraits against a friendly price: € 125,00 each (VAT and shipping charges within the Netherlands included). The selfportraits come signed, numbered, dated on the back. Image size: 19 x 19 cm. Sheet 30,5 x 20 cm. Edition 25. Unframed.
Mail me for information or to order the self-portrait(s) to your liking: info@hjimvangasteren.eu

Hey Valentine! Are you looking for real love, a real woman? Here she is!

‘Later is now’  commented on my exhibition ‘subject vs. object’ at Galerie vorn und oben. They are excited.
Quote: “Die Kunst kommt heute von Lilith. Die hat es in sich! Wer uns als Kunstsammler kennt, weiß wie wir zur Fotografie stehen. Liliths Arbeiten haben uns aber heute Gründe zum Umdenken gegeben. Das passiert sehr selten!”
Quote: “Wir suchen die Verbindung zwischen den Werken und der Künstlerin. Schnell könnte man abgelenkt werden, von allem, was in ihren Bildern erzählt wird. Aber es sind die Augen. Ihre Augen. Sie verraten ihre Leidenschaft. Und wir mögen leidenschaftliche Menschen!”

Read the article here

Departing from a mathematical formula the exhibition analyses the simplicity of a definition which, through the selection of the displayed works, questions the term of relativity. Jan Hoet would have put it this way: «Who boxes with or against whom?“ What is a museum, what art has its place in it and what can one expect?
No answer to this question is needed since the latter focuses on the insecurity that provides the necessary basis for any creative process. Institutional insecurity creates space for individual decisions – of the artist, the director of the museum or even the public. Through a daring confrontation of the displayed artworks this exhibition puts under scrutiny individual and collective acceptation.

My self-portrait ‘Who’s coming to dinner?’ and I will be present on Sunday January 17, 2016.

Creating a huge videocollage ‘Working my way up’. I’ve shot this series about the way I live my life in 2007. The collage will be shown at Galerie vorn und oben Eupen (B) during my show ‘subject vs. object’ starting January 31. Here’s a glimpse…

Working my way up, 2007

Well, I guess that must be me #thelastperfectman

You cannot
Make me feel ugly
Neither inside
Nor outside
Just leave
Quietly
© Lilith 2016

The fence 2016

We moeten elkaar respecteren en liefhebben gewoon zoals we zijn, alleen dàn kunnen we in vredige verbondenheid in vrijheid met elkaar leven.
Want: Ik mag er zijn!

Spicing up New Mexico with my self-portrait ‘Who’s coming to dinner?’ (and Tabernacle)

The grand opening on November 7, 2015 at 5-10 p.m. celebration of the Firebird Rising Fine Art gallery, featuring the exhibition Union of Flames. This group show includes these local, national, and international visual artists: Paul Neff, Lilith Love, Wes Naman, Chris Bardey, Jodie Herrera, Jef Bourgeau, Deret Roberts, Cody Jimenez, Michael Ponce, Praxis, David D. Sorensen, Stephanie Sweet, Maureen Bachaus, and Michael C. Gutierrez.

One day, Michael C. Gutierrez, I will attend. Virtual hug for all of you!

 Facebook event Firebird Rising Fine Art

“Alles wat ik níet durf te schrijven vertelt Lilith met haar lichaam. Ze speelt met erotiek en met de dogmatische handboeien van het leven.”
Aldus Esther van der Werf.

Quote: “Daarom heb ik waarschijnlijk ook zo’n fascinatie voor het werk van fotokunstenares Lilith uit Reuver. Zij is juist in álles confronterend. Alles wat ik niet opschrijf, vertelt zij met haar lichaam. Ze heeft lak aan sociale conventies. Ze is schaamte- en grenzeloos. Ze speelt met erotiek, maar ook met de dogmatische handboeien van het leven. Neem die foto waar ze een muis wil verorberen. Voor mij is dat de symbolisch les dat er van alles op je bordje kan komen, en dat je soms buiten je comfortzone moet treden. Dat je dat vieze hapje eet, om verder te komen in het leven. Ik bewonder haar. Tegelijkertijd ervaar ik dat ik het zelf niet zo zou kunnen: mensen op die directe manier confronteren en shockeren. Ik schrijf liever van  uit zachtheid, vanuit liefde.”

Perhaps you didn’t know but I love to photograph others as well.
Monochrome
Color

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