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PROJECTS
Here you can see how diverse I am as an art photographer. From street photography – Rotterdam, I Adore You to Creative Through Corona. If you look further, you can find inspiring and epic still images in C.O.O.L.
All my works express my fascination for the everyday, the spontaneous, the subconscious, and the playful.
Are you looking for an enrichment for your interior? The prints from Rotterdam, I Adore You and C.O.O.L. are for sale.
Exclusive Photo Report Ronnie Astro
Photographer Valentino Stakel visits inspiring entrepreneurs for an engaging interview and captures them beautifully on camera. This time: a great conversation with Ronald Cullimore, a producer from Rotterdam.
Creative Through Corona
Creative Through Corona is a series in which I personally interview inspiring entrepreneurs and capture them beautifully in photographs. The topic of conversation is: how do you, as an entrepreneur, deal with the challenges of these turbulent times?
The idea for Creative Through Corona was born when the world was in the grip of the pandemic. I was engaged in coming up with and executing interesting projects while everyone was dealing with corona.
The idea for Creative Through Corona was born when the world was in the grip of the pandemic. I was engaged in coming up with and executing interesting projects while everyone was dealing with corona.
Dansh
Dansh is an agency specializing in mobility through (BMX) bike promotion and urban sports. They develop, guide, and organize (BMX) bike and urban sports activities at various outdoor sports locations for all age groups and nationalities, utilizing a multicultural team of Urban Trainers. Within Dansh, I was able to further develop my skills. This was my first paid job as a part-time photographer. Here, I grew from a freelancer to a fine artist.
C.O.O.L.
C.O.O.L. stands for Chronic Obscenity Ongoing Labyrinth. This exhibition is about Valentino's period between childhood and adolescence. At a young age, he was convinced that to become a real man, one had to be a street thug or a drug dealer. Due to a lack of other role models, he saw these figures as kings and holy persons. Through his C.O.O.L. project, Valentino shares how he looked up to such (now in his eyes, wrong) heroes.
In his message, he uses a religious theme and highlights these 'sinners' in a way that makes it seem like they are protected or blessed by a heavenly light. The figures are surrounded by much shadow, creating a contrast that evokes mystery and ignorance. His inspiration comes from Caravaggio, who was known as the criminal painter. Valentino became fascinated with how Caravaggio illuminated subjects and how he gave a human face to holy icons such as Jesus and his disciples.
In his message, he uses a religious theme and highlights these 'sinners' in a way that makes it seem like they are protected or blessed by a heavenly light. The figures are surrounded by much shadow, creating a contrast that evokes mystery and ignorance. His inspiration comes from Caravaggio, who was known as the criminal painter. Valentino became fascinated with how Caravaggio illuminated subjects and how he gave a human face to holy icons such as Jesus and his disciples.
Rotterdam, I adore you
Sure, here is the translation:
I am a born and raised Rotterdammer. This is where my journey to become an artist began. A city that I understand and feel. Photography! That is the medium I use as an artist.
Below you will find an impression of photos that capture the soul of Rotterdam. How busy, quiet, and abstract this city can be. These epic images crave a safe space. A place where they feel at home. Will these photos enhance the character of your business, inspire, and give a warm feeling?
I am a born and raised Rotterdammer. This is where my journey to become an artist began. A city that I understand and feel. Photography! That is the medium I use as an artist.
Below you will find an impression of photos that capture the soul of Rotterdam. How busy, quiet, and abstract this city can be. These epic images crave a safe space. A place where they feel at home. Will these photos enhance the character of your business, inspire, and give a warm feeling?
Untitled Anonymous
Untitled Anonymous was the project that laid the foundation for my debut project COOL (Chronic Obscenity Ongoing Labyrinth). I had placed all the visual material for this project on a hard drive, which I unfortunately lost later. Due to this loss, I decided to put Untitled Anonymous on hold and proceed with COOL. The original idea was actually to precede COOL with Untitled Anonymous. However, the loss of the hard drive triggered me to kick off with COOL.
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