Artist Statement/ Biography

Robin Alysha Clemens (1992) is an Amsterdam based artist. Their photography and video projects revolve around identity and a sense of community. Through portraits, cinematographic visualisations and storytelling they examine (sub)cultures, traditions and the associated symbolism. In previous projects they have explored different international anarchist subcultures, lived in a homeless community in Ukraine, worked with Dutch youth on identity and their self-image and photographed and interviewed Mexican people about their spirituality and religion.

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Robin Alysha Clemens (1992) graduated with her Bachelor of Arts at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague in 2016. They create autonomous projects and work as a freelance photographer for clients such as universities, newspapers, music festivals and record labels. Their work has been exhibited during ART Rotterdam, Helsinki Photo Festival, Dutch Design Week, in Noorderlicht Studios, Melkweg Expo and in TETEM, among others. Their work has been awarded the PhMuseum “Woman’s Photographer Grant”, and the DuPho, SO Members Choice award. Their residency at NARS Foundation has been supported by Stichting Stokroos and PPO Werktuig.

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