Paradise

The Photographer paints a world in which he evokes a delicate balance between man and nature, illustrating how we much approach, respect and cherish the vulnerability of our surroundings. Ruben van Schalm stands on the shoulders of male nude photographers of prior generations, paying a tribute with this series of photos to the work of these men, the very source to which Wilhem von Gloeden attributes his work. I am particularly curious and eagerly looking forward to seeing how Ruben's work will develop over the years to come.



Erwin Olaf, Amsterdam 2020