Belinda Van zanen
Ocean as Muse
A long-form photographic and research-based practice exploring the ocean as collaborator, archive, and emotional space.
Based in Australia. Working internationally.
My work investigates presence, memory, and emotional depth through sustained engagement with the ocean.
Ocean as Muse unfolds as an ongoing exploration, shaped by tides, wind, and process, where photography becomes a method of listening rather than capture.
The ocean is not treated as subject, but as an active collaborator, influencing both the image and material outcome.
FEATURED PROJECT
Ocean as Muse
An evolving body of photographic work and material research examining the ocean as a site of reflection, embodiment, and collaboration..
Year
2025/2026
Research & Writing.
Essays and reflections exploring water, presence, process, and the psychological dimensions of creative practice.
Editions & Prints
Curated photographic editions available for acquisition.