Maarten Heuver (1992, The Netherlands) is known for his impressive black and white images, primarily created using analog methods, where he skillfully plays with shapes and shadows. 

When people commonly seek escapism in forbidden fruit, Maarten often finds solace in serenity, tranquility, simplicity, and melancholy, in any setting he happens to be in. This pursuit often leads him back to his hometown, where he feels a sense of stagnation and maintains a deep connection. He incorporates these desires and emotions into all of his projects. 

ELEGANT GAZE

While his escapism towards serenity remains the central theme in all of Maarten’s work, in his larger endeavors, he now intertwines it with his fascination for femininity. From a young age, he has been captivated by graceful movements and the purest form of elegance. His works reveal Maarten’s vulnerability, as his observation of femininity has allowed him to develop and accept his own identity. In the busyness of metropolitan environments, it often seems as though no one truly takes the time to follow their own path. Maarten captures his muses in a way that unveils their inner individuality, minimalism, and introspection.