Dax Niesten
Netherlands, 1998
daxniesten.com
Thesis: Dit moment zal ik onthouden
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In my work I often portray my near surroundings, friends, family, and other things that are close to me. It’s about catching small gestures and moments of human connection. It comes from a place of longing — longing to feel close, longing to feel safe, or longing for something familiar.
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