BA photography: Fotoacademie, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015 - 2019.
Dermatology Resident, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1988-1992
Med school: Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1979-1986
Renata creates classical Fine Art portraits and Still Lifes by combining beautiful use of light with references to symbolism, religion, art and history.
Whilst creating staged settings in the studio, she is able to draw attention to the possible aftermath of difficulties that we may encounter in our lives and they transcend the individual story and reflect on what is happening around us. Personal stories are translated to more universal ones.
She is inspired by the great artists in painting and sculpture of the previous centuries, especially the Greek and Roman period, the Renaissance and the Golden Age.
AWARDS
*Shortlisted BBA Photography Prize 2023
*Shortlisted BBA One Shot Award 2023
*TIFA Awards 2022, Bronze
*8th Annual Fine Art Photography Awards, Nominated x3
*Shortlisted for BBA Photography Prize 2021
* 17th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards Overall winner of Pro Series
* Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris 2021, Silver
* LifeFramer Colors 2021, Ed Pic
