Eva-Lotte van Rossen
Photography and Mixed Media Artist

Unbound echoes confronts the pervasive issue of violence against women and the objectification of the female body within Dutch society. Despite the country’s progressive reputation, the project sheds light on the troubling normalization of these behaviors and their impact. By employing glass plate analogue photography—a traditionally male-dominated medium—this work reclaims the narrative, offering a platform for women’s voices and stories. The portraits collectively symbolize solidarity, empowering those who have endured sexism, violence, or harassment. 

 

The latter part of the project juxtaposes these portraits with images of Dutch landscapes and statistical captions, grounding the work in the reality of these issues. For example: “One in five women has been physically abused by a partner or ex-partner,” and, “The number of sexual assaults and rapes has tripled from 2012 to 2020.” These stark contrasts highlight the urgency of addressing this systemic problem.

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