David van Dartel is a 26 year old photographer from The Netherlands. His first series is a portrait of his male friends in the nature of Vlieland, a small Dutch island. Currently he is working on his second series about male friendships and masculinity in Europe.
About This Time Tomorrow – words by David van Dartel:
The book is a reflection on my life spent with friends in nature, on the small Dutch island Vlieland. From an early age I have been fascinated by the Islands. They offer a stunning scenery, giving one a sense of discovery and adventure. Something that has always appealed to me. The island’s isolated location represents a feeling of wilderness, a perfect place to project all of my fantasies onto. The title of the book refers to the sense of freedom I experience on the island.
In my work I try to depict the power of intimacy in our relationships. Since there is more time to contemplate, space has opened up to reflect on everyday practices and living standards, and, subsequently how our way of living has an effect on the natural world. This is something me and my friends have been experiencing for 10 years now, and is what I documented in the book. The island is a place where everyone is at ease. We swim, stroll around, and drink—but above all, we reflect on life, and for a little moment, we forget our lives at the other side of the sea. There is no schedule, it’s only us at that moment of time. This time tomorrow, where will we be?
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Published by Mendo Amsterdam