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Sven Fennema
The artist explains his series “Habitat” with a quotation from Jean Paul: “Our memories are the only paradise from which we can never be expelled.” It is hard to believe that anyone living a… Read more
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Glenfinnan Viaduct
Scotland
from £ 599
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Scotland
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Hogwarts Express
Scotland
from £ 499
Hogwarts Express
Scotland
from £ 499
Dunnottar Castle
Scotland
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Dunnottar Castle
Scotland
from £ 599
Dreamer
Habitat
from £ 999
Dreamer
Habitat
from £ 999
Doors to nowhere
Habitat
£ 849
Doors to nowhere
Habitat
£ 849
Secret Garden 3
Habitat
from £ 999
Secret Garden 3
Habitat
from £ 999
Sublime
Habitat
from £ 949
Sublime
Habitat
from £ 949
Spiegelsaal
Boundless
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Spiegelsaal
Boundless
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Blissful
Boundless
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Blissful
Boundless
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SERATA SUL LAGO
Neuland
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SERATA SUL LAGO
Neuland
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Incantata III
Neuland
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Incantata III
Neuland
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Sul mare I
Neuland
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Sul mare I
Neuland
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Sea Terrace
View
from £ 999
Sea Terrace
View
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Hotel Paradiso VI
View
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Hotel Paradiso VI
View
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Maestosità
View
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Maestosità
View
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In Lontananza
View
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In Lontananza
View
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Arcadium
View
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Arcadium
View
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Vista d'oro
View
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Vista d'oro
View
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Felicity
View
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Felicity
View
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Desiderio
View
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Desiderio
View
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Sala Rossa
View
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Sala Rossa
View
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Black Turbines
Over and Done
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Black Turbines
Over and Done
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Incantata III
DARLINGS
£ 199
Incantata III
DARLINGS
£ 199
Sul Lago
DARLINGS
£ 199
Sul Lago
DARLINGS
£ 199
Secret Garden 3
DARLINGS
£ 199
Secret Garden 3
DARLINGS
£ 199
Sul Lago
PETITES
£ 179
Sul Lago
PETITES
£ 179
Background Information about Sven Fennema
Introduction
The artist explains his series “Habitat” with a quotation from Jean Paul: “Our memories are the only paradise from which we can never be expelled.” It is hard to believe that anyone living a hundred years ago could have dreamed the luxurious buildings sought out by Fennema would ever be abandoned. What remains are memories of glorious times, of history being experienced, of wealthy inhabitants and their guests.
As Fennema’s atmospheric photographs reveal, the beauty of this pompous architecture remains intact. These antiquated locations have become mysteries to be explored. Fennema approaches the grandiose rooms with such finesse that one almost hopes the impressive monuments might never be woken from their slumber.
About the Artist
Although Sven Fennema enjoyed photography as a child, his great passion for this artistic medium was discovered by chance. Needing a stock of photographs to pursue his hobby of creating photo montages, Fennema bought a DSLR camera and started shooting. He began to enjoy the experience immediately, and by 2007, he was ready to devote himself to a career in photography.
A self-taught photographer of remarkable talent, Fennema did not have to wait long for success. His work has been shown in galleries and exhibitions across Europe and published in highly-praised books. Since 2010, Fennema has had his own studio, Living Pictures, in his new hometown of Krefeld, Germany.
Technique
To find his incredible locations, Sven Fennema spends considerable time buried in archives, examining satellite maps, and travelling. Though laborious, the search for the ideal image ultimately brings success and is as important as the works themselves. The unusual places Fennema uncovers appear to take on a new life in his images.
Fennema hopes to take a number of exciting journeys in the future, but admits that “There are more amazing subjects than there are opportunities to travel.” Once he has found a building, the artist allows himself time to soak in the space and atmosphere. Ideas form in his head for how to approach and execute his shots. In order to create the mysterious lighting that is so characteristic of his works, Fennema uses a fixed tripod and shoots each scene multiple times with bracketed exposure. He then combines the images digitally.
“In buildings where many people see only decay and sadness, I find a special kind of beauty.” Sven Fennema
As Fennema’s atmospheric photographs reveal, the beauty of this pompous architecture remains intact. These antiquated locations have become mysteries to be explored. Fennema approaches the grandiose rooms with such finesse that one almost hopes the impressive monuments might never be woken from their slumber.
About the Artist
Although Sven Fennema enjoyed photography as a child, his great passion for this artistic medium was discovered by chance. Needing a stock of photographs to pursue his hobby of creating photo montages, Fennema bought a DSLR camera and started shooting. He began to enjoy the experience immediately, and by 2007, he was ready to devote himself to a career in photography.
A self-taught photographer of remarkable talent, Fennema did not have to wait long for success. His work has been shown in galleries and exhibitions across Europe and published in highly-praised books. Since 2010, Fennema has had his own studio, Living Pictures, in his new hometown of Krefeld, Germany.
Technique
To find his incredible locations, Sven Fennema spends considerable time buried in archives, examining satellite maps, and travelling. Though laborious, the search for the ideal image ultimately brings success and is as important as the works themselves. The unusual places Fennema uncovers appear to take on a new life in his images.
Fennema hopes to take a number of exciting journeys in the future, but admits that “There are more amazing subjects than there are opportunities to travel.” Once he has found a building, the artist allows himself time to soak in the space and atmosphere. Ideas form in his head for how to approach and execute his shots. In order to create the mysterious lighting that is so characteristic of his works, Fennema uses a fixed tripod and shoots each scene multiple times with bracketed exposure. He then combines the images digitally.
“In buildings where many people see only decay and sadness, I find a special kind of beauty.” Sven Fennema
Bio
1981 | Born in Xanten, Germany |
Lives and works in Krefeld, Germany |
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2014 | Architektur fotografieren: Tales of Yesteryear, Architekturschaufenster, Karlsruhe, Germany |
Tales of Yesteryear, Gewölbekeller Kloster Kamp, Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | |
Tales of Yesteryear, Kunst im Rathaus, Mindelheim, Germany | |
2013 | Poetry of Yesteryear, Villa Corte Eremo, Mantua, Italy |
Group Exhibitions
2014 | Staging and revelation II, Art Gallery AFK, Lisbon, Portugal |
2013 | Clarks Collection, Museum Casa del Mantegna, Mantua, Italy |
ARTocalypse, Gallery Fotoexpo202, Amersfoort, Netherlands | |
The establishment of peace, Gallery Kontexte & Transkription, Mönchengladbach, Germany | |
2012 | Forgotten places, Publicis Headquarters, Champs-Élysées, Paris, France |
2011 | Summer exhibition, Gallery ART UNIT, Düsseldorf, Germany |
BLUR PHOTO 011, Gallery of the Croation Post, Zagreb, Croatia | |
ART ON DEMAND, artium Kunstsalon, Bad Honnef, Germany |
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