’I am a Momentographer while creating my still live images and a Contactographer while producing my commercial works.’
Dik Nicolai (1975) is an independent Dutch senior photographer who creates his art series in his studio near the countryside of Amsterdam. The works of Nicolai consists of editorial images for advertising agencies as well as high end PR portfolio portraits for his enthusiastic clients .
His photos are widely appreciated and have been published in a large number campaigns
and style magazines.
Nicolai sings his artworks with Nicolaii, a double i.
Just to give it another twist.
Over the years, Nicolaii felt the desire to create a free, artistic oeuvre next to his commercial work. Fascinated by the bright Dutch light, he creates exquisite still lifes, inspired by the Dutch Old Masters combined with his own characteristic signature with textiles.
In the 90’s he produced his first collage pieces in his studio in Spain. Build on wood, colourful pieces of street posters, trash he collected in the dry riverbank from San Salvador.
Mixed with handwritten texts, thoughts and poetry.
Nicolaii often calls his current still lifes ‘Moments’. In traditional compositions he hides symbolic elements and subtle references the viewer may not notice instantly. The scenery he builds in front of his camera, often bathing in daylight, expresses moments of stillness, serenity, emotions and simple beauty. Nicolaii’s still lifes are included in many Dutch and international collections.
Nicolaii also creates customized family portraits since 2012: Still lifes consisting of objects related to one or more members of a family or (family) business. Taken together, these symbolic elements become a unique portrait. Special commissions are welcomed.
Prints are made in small editions, with a certificate of authenticity.
For more info: info@nicolaii.com or +31(0)627157383
Dik Nicolai (1975) is an independent Dutch senior photographer who creates his art series in his studio near the countryside of Amsterdam. The works of Nicolai consists of editorial images for advertising agencies as well as high end PR portfolio portraits for his enthusiastic clients .
His photos are widely appreciated and have been published in a large number campaigns
and style magazines.
Nicolai sings his artworks with Nicolaii, a double i.
Just to give it another twist.
Over the years, Nicolaii felt the desire to create a free, artistic oeuvre next to his commercial work. Fascinated by the bright Dutch light, he creates exquisite still lifes, inspired by the Dutch Old Masters combined with his own characteristic signature with textiles.
In the 90’s he produced his first collage pieces in his studio in Spain. Build on wood, colourful pieces of street posters, trash he collected in the dry riverbank from San Salvador.
Mixed with handwritten texts, thoughts and poetry.
Nicolaii often calls his current still lifes ‘Moments’. In traditional compositions he hides symbolic elements and subtle references the viewer may not notice instantly. The scenery he builds in front of his camera, often bathing in daylight, expresses moments of stillness, serenity, emotions and simple beauty. Nicolaii’s still lifes are included in many Dutch and international collections.
Nicolaii also creates customized family portraits since 2012: Still lifes consisting of objects related to one or more members of a family or (family) business. Taken together, these symbolic elements become a unique portrait. Special commissions are welcomed.
Prints are made in small editions, with a certificate of authenticity.
For more info: info@nicolaii.com or +31(0)627157383