Fieke van Berkom is an independent photographer and visual artist based in Eindhoven.

The globe is her work area.

Born in Oss, 1982

In 2007 Fieke graduated from Sint Joost, Breda as photographer. Since then, Fieke has been working independently for clients as a freelance photographer. She travels regularly for long periods of time all over the world to work on her self initiated photo documentaries. Fieke stands out, as a person and in the work she makes. For the young photographer it seems to be a requirement to create an easy-going and sincere atmosphere towards her subjects and topics. This sincerity is a method of working for her. She’s not interested in the aesthetic side of the things and people she encounters, but tends approach and present them as frankly as possible. Not to shock the audience, but to make them part of these special encounters, political messages or forgotten ideals trough the carefully shot images she creates.
In between trips, she works from her studio in Eindhoven on conceptual art. These works are often reactions towards things she encounters and discovers during her travels. In these free works, she finds that photography on its own falls short in delivering her message, and for that reason she combines drawings or text with her images. This way she can also build installations where her slide projections can be incorporated into a large scale productions for example in theater. More and more, Fieke offers the viewer a total experience and cherishes her ability to send them home having been part of something special. Touched or confused? Sure, but certainly not unaffected.

Fieke is a collector, images that she works with don't necessarily need to be taken by her to help in delivering her visual message. A chat in the supermarket or a scribble on a wall can be an inspiration for a work.
That's why Fieke loves the streets and has recently developed a strong drive to bring her work to public spaces. She thinks that art should be accessible to everyone. You'll see her written work more and more often if you are on your bike waiting at a traffic light. No need to buy a ticket, or step into a highbrow gallery. Everyone deserves a smile from Fieke's work!