Have you ever felt that magical moment in nature, when everything suddenly feels different? Daily struggles seem to dissolve into the earth, and time no longer matters. It’s been proven that being in nature improves our well-being. It offers a refuge for the mind and gently slows us down. But once we return to daily life, that feeling often fades away far too quickly.
My name is Corine Hörmann, and I’m a Dutch photographer. Through my work, I try to bring the outside world into our homes and workplaces, to preserve that sense of wonder and connection with nature. My images are meant to slow you down and make space for reflection.
LOOKING AT THE MYSTERY OF NATURE
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Using pinhole photography to find another gateway to reality
Pinhole photography offers a fascinating way to explore the world. It’s nothing more than a black box with a tiny hole in it. This simple technique slows us down, allowing us to see the world differently. It brings photography back to its essence of light and time.
Light passes through the small opening, projecting an inverted image onto photosensitive material inside the box. It captures passing time, preserving moments where past and present merge.
Explore the pinhole photography technique in more detail.
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RECENT WORK
TOUCHED BY THE SEA: An ongoing project along the Wadden Sea coast, exploring how the landscape can foster a deeper sense of awareness and connection.
THE MAKING OF
Setting up a pinhole camera for a long exposure in freezing wind can be tough. One day, some gaffer tape was left behind, but months later, I returned to remove what was left.
SHOWING THE INVISIBLE
Solargraphy (painting with the sun) is a simple technique that is widely recognized and practised. It inspired me to make long exposures with a pinhole camera and neutral density filter.
COMMISSION ‘NIJESTEE’
An artwork commissioned by the housing corporation Nijestee. The installation is part of a project where several porches were enhanced with art in collaboration with the residents.
SINGER MUSEUM
This photo, titled ‘The Elftheater’, was part of the exhibition “Droomkunst” in the Singer Museum Laren, featuring works from the collection of Gerard van Wezel.
WORKSHOP RABOBANK
Participants learned the basics of photography during a pinhole photography workshop in my studio. The workshop was organized for the members of Rabobank Groningen.
MYTHS OF NATURE
Images created for the ‘Myths of Nature’ manifestation, featuring pinhole images that engage with the environment, based on how nature is seen through children’s eyes.
COMMUNITY ART
A community art project where young people made pinhole photos based on the principles of ‘Urban Explorers’. Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photographs.
THE LENSLESS PODCAST
Featured on the Lensless Podcast.
A conversation on Pinhole Photography.
Listen to the episode here.
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