BETWEEN LIGHT AND CURIOSITY
And, I shall wait for you
For you to come back home
For my life is not much
Whilst you are gone
- Athey Thompson -
During my daily walks and bike rides through Gouda on the way to my work as a photographer, I often notice cats and dogs resting in window frames. These windows form a quiet threshold between private and public space. Through light, reflections and small details of domestic life, each scene reveals something about how we live now.
In Window Cats and Dogs I focus on these fleeting, often overlooked moments. At a time when daily life is marked by speed, uncertainty and distance, these simple encounters offer a pause. The animals become silent observers of the street, while we, as passers-by, are invited to slow down and look more closely. The project reflects on attention and the value of small, human moments in contemporary urban life.
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In 2015, I got the idea to capture these so-called “window cats” with my camera. What started as a simple idea soon developed into a project: Furrytails in Windowsills.
Over time, I have photographed many window cats and their companions, and the count is still growing. I take great pleasure in photographing them—each one with its own character and posture. I love playing with reflections and light, and I am equally drawn to the decorations in the window frames. They all tell a story about the people who live there, capturing the spirit of our time.