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WOMEN






ADAGIO | 2022 | Platinum Palladium Print on handmade paper FRÈLE | 2022 | Platinum Palladium Print on handmade paper APPROACH | 2023 | Archival Pigment Print on Kozo Washi paper SWIRL | 2022 | Platinum Palladium Print on handmade paper





WOMEN

“Life is a process of becoming, of eternal becoming.” This philosophy of Simone de Beauvoir reflects my belief in the beauty of change—both within ourselves and in the world around us.

Yet, as humans, we often resist change, clinging to comfort and fearing the unknown. But no day, no person, no moment is ever the same. In this constant evolution lies beauty—an opportunity to renew our connections, ideas, and relationship with Nature.

Photographing women allows me to explore this ongoing transformation. Women embody resilience and sensitivity—qualities that I see as vital for bridging the friction between humankind and Nature. Through my lens, I aim to celebrate their strength and honor their role in this eternal process of becoming






REACH OUT | 2022 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process MIRACLE | 2024 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process FLOATING | 2024 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process BODYMAPS #18 | 2021 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process










TOUCH | 2022 | Archival Pigment Print on Kozo Washi paper SCAPE | 2017 | Silver Gelatin Print on Ilford Fiber paper IMPERFECTION | 2017 | Silver Gelatin Print on Ilford Fiber paper WISHES | 2019 | Silver Gelatin Print on Ilford Fiber paper










CONTOURS | 2019 | Silver Gelatin Print on Ilford Fiber paper BEHIND | 2017 | Silver Gelatin Print on Ilford Fiber paper IMPERMANENCE | 2017 | Silver Gelatin Print on Ilford Fiber paper AWARENESS | 2017 | Silver Gelatin Print on Ilford Fiber paper



MARGARET LANSINK ‘HOME’  |   GO TO ‘NATURE’  |  GO TO ‘COLLAGES’  | GO TO ‘FRELE’  |  GO TO ‘NEW WORKS’

NATURE






WHISPER OF THE PEAK | 2024 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process ECHOES OF THE PAST | 2024 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process FROZEN SILENCE | 2024 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process TRACES OF THOUGT | 2024 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process








NATURE



Nature and landscapes hold a profound significance in my work. They offer me a canvas to explore themes of impermanence, connection, and transformation. Each image captures a fleeting moment—a reflection of time’s passage and the ever-changing beauty of the world around us.

When I photograph nature, I am drawn to its contrasts: strength and fragility, vastness and intimacy, chaos and harmony. These dualities mirror the human experience, creating a deep resonance between the external world and our inner lives. Through my lens, I aim to preserve not just what I see, but what I feel—the awe, the stillness, and the quiet truths that nature reveals.

My landscape work is also a response to the pressing environmental challenges we face. As glaciers melt and ecosystems shift, I feel a responsibility to document these changes—to create images that not only celebrate the beauty of nature but also serve as a reminder of its vulnerability.

Ultimately, photographing nature is my way of reconnecting—with the earth, with myself, and with those who view my work. I hope that my images inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world and a shared sense of stewardship to protect it for future generations.





LANDING | 2023 | Archival pigment print from original analog collage









BURN | 2022 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process coloured with natural pigment








SNOW-WHITE | 2022 | Platinum Palladium on handmade paper RISE | 2022 | Platinum Palladium on handmade paper SPINE | 2022 | Platinum Palladium on handmade paper








PAUSE | 2021 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process DISGUISE | 2021 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process BIRDS | 2021 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process








ENTICING | 2019 | Silver gelatin print on Ilford fiber paper AWAY | 2019 | Silver gelatin print on Ilford fiber paper TRAIL | 2019 | Silver gelatin print on Ilford fiber paper REVERIE | 2019 | Silver gelatin print on Ilford fiber paper LIFE | 2019 | Silver gelatin print on Ilford fiber paper INTERVAL | 2019 | Silver gelatin print on Ilford fiber paper







MAP IT | 2019 | Archival pigment print on washi paper from original liquid light print process HORIZON | 2019 | Silver gelatin print on Ilford Fibre paper RIFT | 2019 | Silver gelatin print on Ilford Fibre paper






JAPAN  |  2017 |  

SILVER GELATIN ON ILFORD FIBRE PAPER
FUTURE INFINITY AS A TRAVELLER MEMORY MOUNTAINS HIGH SONG SPIRITS NOTHINGNESS SNOW BACK HOME LIGHT

COLLAGES



GORGE | 2022 | Analog collage with 23Kt goldleaf & charcoal SILHOUETTE | 2022 | Analog collage with 23Kt goldleaf & charcoal GRACE | 2022 | Analog collage with 23Kt goldleaf & charcoal



GLINT | 2022 | Analog collage with 23Kt goldleaf & charcoal




I truly believe that life is an endless process of becoming—a perspective that mirrors my own journey of growth and self-discovery. I draw deep inspiration from the ever-changing rhythms of nature and from the personal stories shared by the women I photograph.

In my analog collages, I bring these two worlds together. Using my own images of women and nature, I layer their stories, weaving their individual strength with the ever-changing rhythm of the natural world. These collages are a dialogue between humanity and nature, exploring their interconnectedness and the beauty found in their impermanence.

Through this process, I aim to highlight both the friction and harmony between humankind and the environment—an ode to resilience, sensitivity, and the endless journey of becoming.




        

BECOMING | 2023

23KT GOLDLEAF (&CHARCOAL)
ON SILVER GELATIN PRINTS

BECOMING I BECOMING II BECOMING III BECOMING IV BECOMING V BECOMING VI BECOMING VII BECOMING VIII BECOMING IX BECOMING X BECOMING XI










BLUE M COLLAGES ESPECIALLY MADE FOR THE “BLUE” GROUP EXHIBITION  |  2022


BLUE M1 | 2022 | Natural paint & charcoal on collage of handmade washi paper BLUE M2 | 2022 | Natural paint & charcoal on collage of handmade washi paper










COLLAGE OF MY SERIES

BORDERS OF NOTHINGNESS - ON THE MEND

 

Collages printed on Kizuki handmade washi paper, mended with 23Kt Goldleaf 

NEW WORKS 2024-2025

FRICTION 2022-2023



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FRICTION

A movement of becoming, of eternal becoming

When reading the texts of Simone de Beauvoir, I sometimes feel as if my own inner thoughts about life are being voiced. The core of her philosophy is close to my heart: ‘Life is a process of becoming, of eternal becoming’.

This raises the question why we humans often refuse the simple notion that change is something unavoidable? Is it the fear of the uncertainty or the unknown? For leaving safety and comfort behind? Yet, no day is the same. Tomorrow will be different from today or yesterday. No individual is ever the same. Nobody is yesterday’s version. As Simone de Beauvoir wrote: ‘If I read my diary from yesterday; it is if I look at mummies of deceased versions of my ‘self`’.

Wouldn’t it be wise to accept the fact that we and the world around us will be continuously different? Because in all this change, beauty is to be found. Beauty to rekindle our thoughts, our ideas, our (human) connections, our society and especially our bond with Nature.

By emerging myself in Nature, I move into a different time, sync with the slow rhythm of Nature and become deeply aware of her beauty, her changes and the interconnectedness in the smallest of details. In Nature I can embrace my own impermanence and feel inspiration for my own process of becoming. Nature however seems not to be fazed by me, my existence, my dreams, desires or fears. It appears to live in a completely different time frame.

For me, this is the friction of synchronising the eternal becoming of humankind with Nature.

In Friction I juxtapose our human time by photographing professional ballet dancers (who had to retire at the age of 35) with images of the harsh nature of Death Valley and other places, where time seems to play no apparent role. Together they present the friction we as humans need to overcome to be able to continue to live on our planet.


Epilogue

Another reason for using the texts of Simone de Beauvoir is that she is regarded as a feminist. Because next to the friction I see between humans and Nature,  there is also the friction between men and women that concerns me. As Simone de Beauvoir said: ‘One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman’.

This feeling of inequality is still present in our society. It is something that is more subtly woven through my story as I have tried to present female sensitivity as a strength. A strength that might prove to be crucial in successfully bridging the friction between humankind and Nature.

Life is a process of eternal becoming’. These words by Simone de Beauvoir perfectly voice Lansink’s inner thoughts about life and identity. Lansink wonders why we humans often fear the unknown or change. To her ‘it seems only wise to accept that we and the world around us will be continuously different. And yet, we humans seem to refuse this simple notion.’

With her newest series ‘Friction’, that can be seen as a sequel of ‘Body Maps’, Lansink calls for an embrace of the unavoidable change and impermanence of life. She has photographed professional ballet dansers who had to retire at the age of 35 and the rough nature of Death Vally in California where time and therefore age plays no role. With subsequently connecting the two, she encourages us to flow with the ever-changing world. Lansink believes that ‘in change beauty is to be found. Beauty to rekindle our thoughts, our ideas, our (human) connections, our society, our bond with Nature and most importantly our ‘self’.‘









 









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