GREEK SEASCAPES, SEA LEVELS AND UNDERWATER GALAXIES
A Photographic journey, a portrait from the big blue in Greece
Each photograph is a reflection from the soul of the Greek sea. Natascha Maria is the observer,
communicating with the winds and the sea, reflecting the mood of the big blue in her photographs,
telling the ever changing story of the sea. Photos are made at the Athens Rivièra, Paros & Antiparos.
Natascha Maria’s passion to shoot the big blue started in 2012. She moved to Athens and her
photographic journey evolved rapidly after she started windsurfing. The Greek sea became her
teacher, playmate and colleague.
Her life in Greece is dedicated to photographing the sea, sailing regattas and beach volley competitions.
She’s shooting with her Nikon full frame camera and chooses between 3 fixed lenses
(24mm - 50mm - 85mm), which she protects with her AquaTech water housing.
PHOTO EXHIBITIONS
∙ Sud, Bruges, Belgium, 01/07/2016 - 01/11/2016 (solo)
∙ Yam, Antiparos, Greece, 05/08/2016 – 04/09/2016 (solo)
∙ Galerie Martin van Blerk, Antwerp, Belgium, 09/10/2016 – 22/10/2016 (solo)
∙ L’Institut Français de Grèce, Athens, Greece, 08/03/2017 – 22/03/2017 (solo)
∙ Spot One Surfclub, Antiparos, Greece, 15/07/2017 - end of summer (solo)
∙ Yam, Antiparos, Greece, 05/08/2017 - 04/09/2017 (solo)
∙ Spot One Surfclub, Antiparos, Greece, 23/06/2018 - end of summer (solo)
∙ AIR (Artists in Residence), Knokke, Belgium, Hotel Brittania 10/05/2018 - 11/11/2018 (curated by
Karlen Crea)
∙ AIR on location, Siesta Beach, Knokke, Belgium, 06/07/2018 - 08/2018 (curated by Karlen Crea)
∙ Spot One Surfclub, Antiparos, Greece, 06/2019 - end of summer season (solo)
∙ Z7 Design & Art Gallery, Knokke, Belgium, 02/2023 - 12/2023 (group)
∙ The Adventure of Living, Herk-de-Stad, Belgium, 21/06/2023 - 2024 (curated by Kim Schoefs)
∙ ARTguest Gallery, Knokke, Belgium, 05/07/2024 - 30/07/2024 (group)
PHOTO & MUSIC PROJECT ‘REFLETS’
An audiovisual research of water music through projects of French composers from the Impressionist era.
How is the sound of water transformed into music and timbre, in what way does the perpetual cycle of water define human existence?
A voice, a piano and water.
Tina Andrikopoulou (soprano) – Elke Robersscheuten (piano) – Natascha Maria (projection photo and video)
Auditorium Theo Angelopoulos – Institut Français de Grèce, Athens, Greece, 08/03/2017
MY LIFE IN SHORT
I am Belgian, studied and lived in Antwerp. I lived in Greece, and came back to Belgium a few years ago.
The sea photography continues, when I am on holiday in my beloved Greece.
Currently I am helping people transform into the best version of themselves, to confidently live in the now and move towards their biggest dreams.
Online and by the sea (when possible). Organising group coaching/retreats where we also connect with the sea and the surrounding elements.
Study ∙Photography and Fashion Design @ the Royal Academy Antwerp
∙Sculpture @ The Academy of Visual Arts of Berchem & Institute Roger Avermaete
∙ Desktop Publishing @ SCVO Antwerp
∙ Certified Life Coach & 6-phase meditation by Vishen @ Mindvalley
∙ Currently studying Certified Hypnotherapy @ Mindvalley
Work ∙Photography ∙Life coaching & meditation
∙Graphic Design and webdesign
∙Graphic Art in pastels and pen. Since 2008 group exhibitions and 4 solo exhibitions with Graphic work
∙In another lifetime worked in fashion industry
Contact info@bluedotwhite.com