Suze van der Beek

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Suze van der Beek is a New Zealand-born Australian artist and educator, renowned for her contemplative photographic works that explore the interplay between light, space, and perception. Based in White Beach on Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula, she holds a Master of Fine Art by Research from the University of Tasmania and has exhibited widely in Australia and New Zealand. Her practice employs a reductive approach, focusing on the reflective surfaces of small bodies of water to investigate the subtle nuances of the visual world .

Van der Beek's works are characterized by their soft, diffuse tones and the sensing of subtle movement, achieved through the interplay between salient and recessive areas of the image plane . Her photographs aim to engage viewers in an experience that is complex, subtle, and affecting, amplifying the aesthetic qualities of her images. Beyond her artistic practice, she is an active member of The Pear Shed Gallery Cooperative, a committee member of Turrakana – Tasman Arts Association, and the Co-Director of Lightwave Festival .

Van der Beek's work is held in collections across Australia and New Zealand, reflecting her significant contribution to the contemporary art scene.