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MY ART SPEAKS WHERE WORDS
ARE UNABLE TO EXPLAIN

MARTIJN WALET

URBAN PHOTOGRAPHER

NICE TO MEET YOU

Walking through the ashes of time, flaring up the dust that once was. Being aware of the energetic life that once embraced this place. A passion for abandoned places.

That moment when I feel the warmth of the sun embrace me, even on the coldest winter days. Walking towards this ‘new’ beauty which was lost and forgotten in time. This doesn’t just warm up my body, it warms up my mind. It gives me a certain sensation which is incomprehensible.

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Offshore

photography

If you receive an offshore photo assignment, you take it seriously. In my opinion, I look at this in an artistic way. The idea is to capture the legacy.

Photographing locations at sea is special. Very different from regular photography or urban photography. In the Netherlands there are only a few certified offshore photographers. Not every corporate photographer is allowed to go offshore to take photos there. There are strict rules for that. To become an offshore photographer you are required to obtain specific certificates. I am proud to be one of the few offshore photographers in the Netherlands.

BOSIET certified

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THE STORIES

OF THE PAST

Narrative photography is the idea that photographs can be used to tell a story. Allen Feldman stated that “The event is not what happens. The event is that which can be narrated.” Because photography captures single, discrete moments.

Through the lens of my camera I take you to a world that is unknown to many. A world that used to be full of life, energy and experiences, yet one that has been abandoned for decades. A world that became my Urban Art, my way to narrate, my way to capture discretely.

Every time I walk in to a certain location, I'm aware of the belongings people have left behind. Some for no reason in particular, others for reasons only known to them. Every location has its own rich history. If only the walls could talk, they would tell you an absolute Hollywood story. Sometimes I get to learn the history of a location and encounter attributes that throw me back 50 years. The fact it has been 'frozen' in time, leaves me stunned, amazed and enamoured. Exactly that feeling is the atmosphere I love to capture.

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FINE ART

control the power

The Power Station; the largest electrical generation plant in the world after its construction in 1912. The Power Station was the pinnacle of technological progress in Europe. Yet its legacy may ultimately be defined more by its intricate Art Deco design than by its groundbreaking technology. Designed and built by architects with a vision (The “plant” was finished in 1914) that went beyond mere industrial functionality. The historic parts of the power plant are safeguarded by Hungarian legislation, preventing demolition, though not ensuring regular preservation.

The original part of the power plant supplied Budapest with electricity until 2007, after which it passed into private ownership.

One of the "pillars" of this great location is the glass Art Deco roof, truly magnificent to see. Nowadays the factory is abandoned, but remains closely guarded. To me, the control room is a holy grail to visit. A true industrial gem.

Presented as a limited edition artwork.

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the Stories within - Through the Ashes of Time

A BRAND new book with 260 pages, full of images and stories. Some photos were taken in locations that have never been explored before. In this book I will take you with me on my journeys. Through the lens of my camera I take you to a world that is unknown to many. A world that used to be full of life, energy and experiences, but has now been abandoned for decades.

You will get familiar with some locations I have visited over the passed years, as I tell you their and my story. Cast a unique glance into the world of the abandoned. A world where time stood still, where dust has settled again, yet the stories remained. Feel the past and experience it in this photo book. The book contains a massive load of high-quality photographs taken during my adventures of the past years.

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