More than looking for singular technical shots, Herlinde works to develop her own language of seeing. She doesn’t view things as fixed or finished but seeks ongoing (personal) development.

Like catching just one frame in a movie, it is hard to single out Herlinde’s images. She tries to capture life as it goes by, so the outcome is often stills, rather than poses. Her photo series can be seen as little films, not a singular moment in time but a part of the larger flow. 

With her work, Herlinde motivates people to take time and trigger deeper insights. Her images feel timeless at first glance but share a snapshot view of the present.

Herlinde is the art director and co-founder of Different Class (formerly Subbacultcha Belgium). Different Class is an independent membership promoting emerging artists and supporting audiences through a curated agenda and editorials.

the mom/artist notebook, pt.1 (c) Nick Moons

(c) profile picture: Lars Duchateau