Bastiaan Woudt: Cadence

The Fahey/Klein Gallery is thrilled to present Bastiaan Woudt’s inaugural solo exhibition in Los Angeles, “Cadence”.  The works on view are a collection of photographs representing the oeuvre of Woudt’s fine art output of the past decade. 

Bastiaan’s work is a 21st century perspective on the 20th century traditions of fine art photography.  His distinctive point of view is directly influenced by the photographic masters of yesteryear, while his monochromatic imagery is wholly contemporary.  His modern approach to keeping the tradition of portraiture evolving is evident through his use of flattened depth of field and two-dimensional perspective. Bastiaan’s photographs do not start with mood boards or tear sheets, instead he moves with his subjects in a pre-defined space to find his photograph.  By maneuvering in this manner, he allows the image to reveal itself.  Artists have photographed the body and person since the invention of the camera.  Bastiaan Woudt’s unique perspective finds new ways to see the human form.

With charcoal tones and elegant compositions, Bastiaan’s photography feels like stepping into a modern space filled with light and shadow that dance elegantly. You’ll find a hint of surrealism through his use of sober shades that invite the viewer to explore the essence of the photograph. His work is minimalistic yet moving, playing with the beauty of imperfection to push the traditions of portraiture. He honors this tradition while exploring how modern in-camera methods and post-production can elevate the style of today.