50: an introspective study

On the occasion of his 50th birthday, the photographer began a study with himself as the subject. Between September 2024 and May 2025, several methodologies such as photo journaling, therapeutic self-portrait and re-enactment photography were applied.  

Installation view of the group show 'Close Watch' (Ontsteking, Ghent), June 13 to 15, 2025

Reminiscence (1974-2024)

Photo journal '50 til 50' 
Period: September 5 - October 25, 2024
Including 200 thermal prints (5.4 x 5.4 cm) of smartphone photos

Reflection (2024-2025)

Sartorial Study of Identity-defining Roles and Activities
Recorded by Nick Moons on February 20, 2025

Transformation (> 2025)

Data Analysis '50 Days 50'
Period: March 3 - April 20, 2025

The collected data were presented through thermal prints. These imperfect prints fade quickly and eventually disappear completely because there is no way to fix them.

This introspective study provides insight into the individual experience of a photographer confronted with reaching middle age and the role that visual media can play in this process. Nothing is as transformative as documenting.