HJIR
until 21 December
Welcome to HJIR! From the end of November, Kunstruimte H47 is entirely devoted to photography. Under the theme Hjir, the Hanialab photography collective presents the work of seven photographers.
Each photographer shows, in their own way, what it means to be here: in this place, in this moment, in this life.
It is not only about the geographical scope of “here”, but also about the many layers of meaning the word carries. Hjir can be a feeling: an inner sense of security, or rather a restlessness that prompts departure, a search for the “there”. It may be rooted in family history, a return to one’s birthplace, or in old folk tales that have left their traces in a landscape.
In this way, Hjir becomes more than an indication of space; it unfolds as an exploration of memory, connection, and the constant interaction between people and their surroundings.
Participating photographers: Ids Aukema, Kenny Douwenga, Djura Feringa, Hans Flaman, Julia Gietema, Angeline van der Leij and Welmoed Riemersma.
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Each photographer shows, in their own way, what it means to be here: in this place, in this moment, in this life.
It is not only about the geographical scope of “here”, but also about the many layers of meaning the word carries. Hjir can be a feeling: an inner sense of security, or rather a restlessness that prompts departure, a search for the “there”. It may be rooted in family history, a return to one’s birthplace, or in old folk tales that have left their traces in a landscape.
In this way, Hjir becomes more than an indication of space; it unfolds as an exploration of memory, connection, and the constant interaction between people and their surroundings.
Participating photographers: Ids Aukema, Kenny Douwenga, Djura Feringa, Hans Flaman, Julia Gietema, Angeline van der Leij and Welmoed Riemersma.
Hanialab is a photography collective of advanced amateur photographers from Friesland who engage with photography in a serious and investigative way. Development is key — or, as photographers say: developing one’s own visual language. It is not the technique but the content that takes centre stage.
Hanialab has no commercial objectives but is open to socially oriented commissions from public organisations, foundations, festivals, government bodies or private individuals.
The collective is based in the Hania building in Leeuwarden.
