REBECCA SANDERS
Photo Artist
“There is a bizarre form of communication between us and the invisible layers of reality.
A language no one can teach us, because it is deeply personal and individual.
It eludes our rational mind and the common understanding of life. And yet, it is so loud
and clear—and full of wisdom and truth."
Art has always been a medium that allows us to access aspects of our existence that we’re disconnected from in everyday life. It offers us the space for stillness and introspection, for exploring our deepest desires and longings, and for expanding our ideas about reality. But above all, it allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves, with others, and with the greater whole. A longing that I observe in many people these days.
As a self-taught photo artist, I am particularly drawn to those areas of life that are hard to grasp and comprehend with our mind: the unconscious, the language of our dreams, transcendence. These points of intersection through which everything seems to be connected to everything else—and through which we can encounter each other in an authentic and undisguised manner.
My work is an invitation to look beyond the walls that surround our mind and spirit to explore the profound facets of life and the self.
Art has always been a medium that allows us to access aspects of our existence that we’re disconnected from in everyday life. It offers us the space for stillness and introspection, for exploring our deepest desires and longings, and for expanding our ideas about reality. But above all, it allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves, with others, and with the greater whole. A longing that I observe in many people these days.
As a self-taught photo artist, I am particularly drawn to those areas of life that are hard to grasp and comprehend with our mind: the unconscious, the language of our dreams, transcendence. These points of intersection through which everything seems to be connected to everything else—and through which we can encounter each other in an authentic and undisguised manner.
My work is an invitation to look beyond the walls that surround our mind and spirit to explore the profound facets of life and the self.
"There is a bizarre form of communication between us and the invisible layers of reality.
A language no one can teach us, because it is deeply personal and individual.
It eludes our rational mind and the common understanding of life.
And yet, it is so loud and clear—and full of wisdom and truth."
ABOUT
From a very young age, I have always felt that I experience the world around me very differently from other people. And for most of my life, I struggled to feel connected with others and to feel that I belong somewhere. It must have been the combination of these factors that led me to immerse myself in topics related to the human psyche, consciousness, contemporary spirituality, and alternative perspectives on reality. And somewhere along this journey of intense (self-)exploration, I began to express my internal world through art and writing.
The world of the invisible and intangible is the starting point from which my artistic work emerges. It eludes conventional artistic approaches and methods and does not align with academic conventions and expectations.
My exhibitions take place in spaces of absolute silence, free from any distractions and conventional art talk. This consciously designed setting is crucial in creating a space for others in which they can not only encounter my art, but especially themselves on a deeper level. Our shared conversations in the second part of my exhibitions are dedicated entirely to the visitors’ sensations and perceptions, as well as to mutual exchange regarding the underlying themes of my work.
ABOUT
From a very young age, I have always felt that I experience the world around me very differently from other people. And for most of my life, I struggled to feel connected with others and to feel that I belong somewhere. It must have been the combination of these factors that led me to immerse myself in topics related to the human psyche, consciousness, contemporary spirituality, and alternative perspectives on reality. And somewhere along this journey of intense (self-)exploration, I began to express my internal world through art and writing.
The world of the invisible and intangible is the starting point from which my artistic work emerges. It eludes conventional artistic approaches and methods and does not align with academic conventions and expectations.
My exhibitions take place in spaces of absolute silence, free from any distractions and conventional art talk. This consciously designed setting is crucial in creating a space for others in which they can not only encounter my art, but especially themselves on a deeper level. Our shared conversations in the second part of my exhibitions are dedicated entirely to the visitors’ sensations and perceptions, as well as to mutual exchange regarding the underlying themes of my work.
MY ART
My photo art, so far mainly surreal and mystical female portraits, offers the opportunity to immerse oneself in a world that is always present but hardly noticed by most people. A world that can be discovered beyond logical and conventional thinking, and the various influences that shape our perception and how we move through life.
My art aims to redirect people’s attention back to themselves, serving as a catalyst for those who long for a closer connection with their inner world and a transpersonal perspective on their existence. At the same time, it fosters elevated, intuitive awareness not only for external environments, but also for the subtle realms of reality.
I keep my artworks deliberately free from titles, stories, and predefined meanings to allow for a connection with the observer that arises from within instead of being defined by the external.
MY ART
My photo art, so far mainly surreal and mystical female portraits, offers the opportunity to immerse oneself in a world that is always present but hardly noticed by most people. A world that can be discovered beyond logical and conventional thinking, and the various influences that shape our perception and how we move through life.
My art aims to redirect people’s attention back to themselves, serving as a catalyst for those who long for a closer connection with their inner world and a transpersonal perspective on their existence. At the same time, it fosters elevated, intuitive awareness not only for external environments, but also for the subtle realms of reality.
I keep my artworks deliberately free from titles, stories, and predefined meanings to allow for a connection with the observer that arises from within instead of being defined by the external.