Ep. #8: From Belgium to the Bush: Wouter Van de Voorde's Photographic Odyssey - The Urbanaut Podcast

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #8 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this insightful episode, we sit down with the exceptionally gifted Belgian artist-photographer Wouter Van de Voorde. We take a deep dive into his unique projects, 'Nucleo' and 'Death is not here', and explore his transition from painting to photography, along with his profound thoughts on the medium. About Our Guest: Wouter Van de Voorde Hailing from Belgium, Wouter Van de Voorde's initial artistic journey began with painting. His transition to photography marked a significant shift in his creative expression, leading him to relocate to Australia. His works, deeply influenced by his outsider perspective, explore the intricacies of Australian culture and landscape. 'Nucleo' and 'Death is not here' stand as testaments to his unique approach to storytelling, blending personal experiences with broader existential themes. Tune in to this episode to: * Follow Wouter's artistic evolution from painting to photography. * Delve into the intriguing narratives and artistic techniques behind 'Nucleo' and 'Death is not here'. * Gain insights into how geographical and cultural contexts influence artistic perspectives. Don't forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes showcasing the diverse world of art and photography. * Like and share this episode to support the unique vision of Wouter Van de Voorde. * Follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks behind the scenes. EPISODE LINKS: Wouter's Contact: [email protected] Wouter’s Instagram: @wouter.vandevoorde OUTLINE: 0:00 - Most Replayed 2:46 - Wouter's Introduction 4:55 - How Wouter found his way into photography 13:23 - Is a camera window or a mirror for you? 19:22 - How he knew he was making something else 29:11 - How do you assemble a book? 39:22 - Magic rocks 48:39 - A look at 'Death is not here' 1:09:47 - Exploring 'Nucleo': Family and Isolation 1:33:12 - His thoughts about the final book 1:39:48 - Advice for new artist SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #WouterVandeVoorde #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #BelgianArt #Nucleo #DeathIsNotHere #CulturalExploration #AustralianLandscape #ArtisticJourney #urbanautica #stevebisson #PatrickLeeHubbard