About
My name is Simone Peerdeman and I am a photographer.
I ask a lot questions. Most of the time, I ask them to myself.
The mother of all my questions, why do people do what they do?
The answers are given in pictures (though they’re not always real ‘answers’). Every one of my projects is autobiographical. Even when it’s not about me, it still is. My world of wonder continuously leads to new interpretations that give meaning to my existence. That meaning isn’t a fixed fact, but a world full of riches that can be interpreted endlessly.
I describe my pictures as meditations on the beauty of life, reflected through careful attention to simple objects, interiors, or portraits—isolating my subjects in their own thoughts. In an overwhelming world, I focus on the everyday and its beauty. This is how I create order, feel connection, and maintain a sense of control in my life. Curiosity opens doors, allowing me to enter unknown worlds where I rest my gaze. I enjoy working on long-term projects where I can fully immerse myself in a particular place.
In the end, I think the mother of all my ‘answers’ (which aren’t really ‘answers’) goes something like this: the essence of life is held within the small things we are so accustomed to, we hardly notice them anymore. Several of my projects can best be described as autonomous documentary with a poetic touch. I prefer pictures that leave room for imagination.
My work has been featured in NRC, Het Parool, De Volkskrant, Fotolab Kiekie Tabloid, VPRO KOOS, Pf Magazine, LensCulture Best of Vol. 1, GUP Fresh Eyes 2019 en GUP New Photography 2017.
I graduated with honours from Fotovakschool University of Applied Photography Amsterdam in July 2016.
Contact
info@simonepeerdeman.com
+31 6 51123509