#29. Photography as Art, Art as Healing: How Do Images Heal and Connect?

Hospitals are rarely associated with warmth or comfort. Yet, during my mother’s stay in Sittard’s hospital, I experienced firsthand how art can bring solace in difficult moments. The carefully chosen artworks weren’t just decorations; they actively created a sense of calm within the clinical setting. These artworks allowed for moments of peace amid the stress and uncertainty.

Sittard’s hospital holds a special place in my heart, not just because of my mother’s stay, but because of the atmosphere shaped by the art. This experience led me to wonder: what makes an artwork truly calming? Is it the colors, the composition, or the emotions it evokes?

In my Healing Nature Photography, I focus on capturing nature’s gentle beauty: organic shapes, calming colors, and serene landscapes. My aim is to offer warmth, peace, and healing, especially in overwhelming times. Nature has a unique power to restore and reconnect us with a sense of serenity, and it is this healing energy I strive to share through my work.

Water plays a central role in my photography, symbolizing transformation. Its ability to shift from stillness to flow mirrors the healing process itself. Many describe my work as poetic because it resonates with the emotions I pour into each piece. I focus on patterns, shapes, and structures, especially in my abstract work, to convey the quiet power of water. These elements illustrate not only the visual journey of transformation but also the emotional depth within it, making the experience of art not only aesthetic but also deeply personal and healing.