Hallo, ik ben Lilith, verhalenvertelster met een passie voor fotografie, literatuur, voedsel en erotiek.
Enkele jaren geleden gebruikte ik woorden om mijn verhalen te vertellen. Tegenwoordig laat ik mijn zelfportretten voor zich spreken.
Kom, vergezel me op mijn ontdekkingsreis naar identiteit, vrouwelijke archetypen, gender bending en het leven zelf.
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On his way back home my friend Franco Gori had a vision.
Luckily he brought his camera to capture the images appearing in artificial light by night.
Click the picture below to witness.
My sympathy goes out to the victims, their family and friends. But my heart also goes out to the ones who rescued others as well as to those who tried to help and weren't able to. It must have been awful to watch this terrible accident happen without being able to free people who got trapped. lees verder >>
geplaatst op 25.07.2010, 0 reacties
Boekpresentatie, Den Haag
Vandaag werd het boek van Ruud Linssen over vrijwillig lijden gepresenteerd. Hij had me uitgenodigd te spreken over het vrijwillige lijden van het moederschap.
Toen hij me hierover belde schoot gewoontegetrouw als eerste een zelfportret door mijn hoofd; ik ben immers gewend aan het gebruik van lichaamstaal. De 410 door mij geschreven en gesproken woorden volgden deze middag in De Bunker, Den Haag.
Het in bloed gedrukt boek is verkrijgbaar bij Underware
Lost in Motherhood
De navelstreng. Het negen maanden durend verbond met mijn kind, onze eeuwigdurende verstrengeling. Het doorknippen van de navelstreng doet geen pijn, want die knip is niet echt. We blijven voor altijd verbonden. (Klik op 'lees verder' onder de foto's voor het vervolg.)
Caught in the act unexpectedly by my own camera while making preparations for a self-portrait. lees verder >>
geplaatst op 16.07.2010, 0 reacties
Happy when shooting
Do you know shooting is as important as eating, drinking and breathing to me?
Registrating and especially creating makes me feel happy and alive. lees verder >>
geplaatst op 13.07.2010, 0 reacties
Euregio Haus
Meeting at the Euregio Haus about the duo exhibition 'Kunst im euregio-Haus' by Ekkehart Panek and Lilith in Mönchengladbach (BRD), realised by the euregio-Haus together with Huis voor de Kunsten Limburg. Curators Rick Vercauteren, Director of Museum van Bommel van Dam and Fransz Rombouts, provinciaal consulent beeldende kunst Huis voor de Kunsten Limburg | provincie Limburg (NL) http://www.euregio-rmn.eu, September 2010 lees verder >>
geplaatst op 12.07.2010, 0 reacties
Book of war, mortification and love
Remember Ruud Linssen, the reporter who did that wonderful interview with me for 'de Buun' last year? Well, he wrote an interesting book called: 'Book of war, mortification and love'. Saucy detail: the book was printed in blood, his own blood.
Curious? Click on the picture below to watch the video about the making of the book.
Bookpresentation: July 18, 2010 3.00 p.m.
Location: Bunker, Westbroekpark, The Hague (Nl). lees verder >>
geplaatst op 06.07.2010, 0 reacties
The Netherlands - Uruguay
Keeping my fingers crossed, July 6, 2010 at 8.30 p.m.
Hurray!!! 3-2!!! Dancing, July 6, 2010 at 10.45 p.m. lees verder >>
geplaatst op 06.07.2010, 0 reacties
ColognePride 2010 (BRD)
My favorite model during the Christopher Parade at Cologne. lees verder >>
geplaatst op 05.07.2010, 0 reacties
Dutch
Feeling very happy and Dutch on tour down South today.
It must have been caused by the good company, the pleasant weather and the extremely beautiful landscape. lees verder >>
geplaatst op 03.07.2010, 0 reacties
Muse & Editors
It was cold at the Muse concert, Goffertpark Nijmegen, June 19, 2010, despite the excellent warm-up by Editors. Wow, what a voice, not to mention the looks!
The enormous amount of fans (over 50,000) got carried away nevertheless. http://muse.mu http://www.editorsofficial.com lees verder >>
geplaatst op 21.06.2010, 0 reacties
Blurb
Blurb has developed a new BookShow widget.
Just click the picture below and you will be able to browse amongst a couple of pages of my book:
...I thought I was being such a good girl. lees verder >>
geplaatst op 15.02.2010, 0 reacties
The Photo Paper
The PHOTO PAPER is published for an international audience hungry to see the finest contemporary work and exclusive first look at the industry's fastest rising stars. Launching with a special double-issue, the first release will salute the 3rd Annual Photography Masters Cup winners, showcasing over 600 images in 15 categories from Abstract to Wildlife.
BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER LILITH FROM THE NETHERLANDS
LONDON 01.25.2010 – Professional photographer Lilith of the Netherlands was presented with the 5th Annual Black and White Spider Awards Nominee title in the category of Nude at a prestigious Nomination & Winners Photo Show attended by 35,000 online viewers who logged on live from 154 countries to see the climax of the industry's most important event for black and white photography.
Thousands of images were received from 68 countries worldwide. The awards international Jury included captains of the industry from Magnum Photos, The Armory Show, Fratelli Alinari, Contrasto to Tate and Hamiltons in London who honored Spider Fellows with 84 coveted title awards in 28 categories. The judges reviewed the entries online for eight weeks before making their final nominations and Lilith's "Bodyparts: Piqued," an exceptional image entered in the Nude category, received a high percentage of votes overall.
"The Spider Awards celebrates photographers who operate at the highest levels of their craft," said Basil O'Brien, the awards Creative Director. "Lilith's work represents black and white photography at its finest, and we're pleased to present her with the title of Nominee."
BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS is the leading international award honoring excellence in black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in black and white photography.
Yesterday my 86 year old dad revealed his thoughts about him being a small oak tree. He inspired me that much I immediately felt the urge to start writing again.
Picture by Lex Hulscher lees verder >>
geplaatst op 26.12.2009, 0 reacties
Opening night Lilith in da House
Speech by Rick Vercauteren, director of museum Van Bommel van Dam
Picture by Lex Hulscher
Interview by Ruud Linssen, chief-editor of De Buun
Picture by René Wouters
Alan, Lex and I framed the pictures for Lilith in da House.
Ruud supervised our activities for a while.
Great teamwork, guys. Thanks! lees verder >>
geplaatst op 13.12.2009, 0 reacties
Lilith in da House
"...Kom naar de opening van de expositie Lilith in da House volgende week
woensdag 16 december. Om 19.00 uur in de Blauw Trap in Venlo en om 21.00
uur in Grand Café Staccato in Tegelen. Met een museumdirecteur, een
hoofdredacteur maar bovenal Lilith zelf. Bezoekers krijgen een bijzondere kaart mee als aandenken. Naast de foto’s op groot formaat
is er eenmalig een bijzonder filmpje te zien dat de kunstenaar voor de
gelegenheid heeft gemaakt. De gemeente Venlo tekent voor de sponsoring
van de expositie..."
Klik op onderstaande foto om de uitnodiging te lezen: lees verder >>
geplaatst op 11.12.2009, 0 reacties
Art in public spaces
Group exhibition of works by Erwin Olaf, Lilith, Philippe Halsman,
Uwe Kempen and Corneille.
Place to be: Yentle at Gorinchem http://www.yentle.eu
Date: December 19 and 20, 2009.
Opening by: Marijke Helwegen on Saturday 12.19.2009, 14.00 - 17.00 o'clock
The Sleeper
Marijke Helwegen and I
Complimenten aan Marijke die urenlang de kou trotseerde om mensen te verwelkomen. Chapeau! lees verder >>
Click the image to read the interview by Bertjan ter Braak (in Dutch). lees verder >>
geplaatst op 18.05.2009, 0 reacties
Here's to my 'A one woman show'
Exactly 3 p.m. we raised our glasses: Lea, Aad/Lilith and Ed.
I would love to thank all visitors for taking the time and making the effort to come and watch my works. As well thanks to Aad and Ed who made this first solo-exhibition possible. And of course Lea for her assistance welcoming our guests on Saturday. It was a great day!
Lilith: 'A one woman show' : May 16 - June 13, 2009 at Eduard Planting Fine Art Photographs, Amsterdam http://www.eduardplanting.com
So glad to let you know the Tijl Fonds, managed by the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, made it possible for me to buy a new camera.
To thank this foundation I promised to shoot myself in style.
There you go!
Click on the picture to view a couple more.
Info about the foundation (just click on the image):
3rd Annual Photography Masters Cup: The Color Awards
2nd Place - Merit of Excellence, category Nude
PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS CUP HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER HENRIËTTE VAN GASTEREN FROM THE NETHERLANDS
LONDON March 22, 2009 - photographer Henriëtte van Gasteren of The Netherlands was presented with the 3rd Annual Photography Masters Cup Merit of Excellence Award in the category of Nude at a prestigious live online Winners and Nomination Ceremony presented by International Color Awards to recognize excellence in color photography.
Thousands of images were received from ninety-two countries. The nominated photographers were selected by a who's who Judging Panel from the international photography community, including Christie's (New York), National Geographic (Washington) and Fox Broadcasting Company (Los Angeles). The Panel reviewed the images online over an eight week period and Henriëtte's "Banquet (self-portrait)," an exceptional image entered in the Nude category, received a high percentage of votes overall.
"The Masters Cup celebrates photographers who operate at the highest levels of their craft," said the awards Creative Director, Basil O'Brien. "Henriëtte's work represents color photography at its finest and we're pleased to present her with the Merit of Excellence."
INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS, PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS CUP is the leading international award honoring excellence in color photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and non-professional photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in color photography.
Op 22 januari 2009 bespreekt Wendy Seegers mijn zelfportretten tijdens het programma-onderdeel 'Limburg Allein' van TV Limburg.
Klik op de afbeelding om het fragment te bekijken.
Once upon a time a young woman was living her girly life by the motto:
‘Never bite the hand that feeds you, because food is love’. Then she got married.
After many many years she woke up and realized she had turned into a monkey.
Why didn’t she get stroked being a monkey? Animals need petting.
She concluded food must be an investment instead of love.
Then she went to the wild-beast tamer and told him it’s illegal to keep a monkey at home.
The man couldn’t believe his ears; when did that monkey learn how to speak up for itself?
She quit, lost her monkey hair and continued living her girly life happily ever after taking care of her own food. http://www.pbase.com/lilithlees verder >>
geplaatst op 06.12.2007, 0 reacties
Mother
How I carried you
proud and round
I carry you now
still proud
I'll protect you
no doubt
Cherish, treasure and defend you
give my life for you
I love you
trust me
we're forever bound
Look, I am in a book!
World Wild Women ou le net au féminin http://worldwidewomen.hautetfort.com
by Marie Laure Caussanel, Yannick Chatelain, Edition L'harmattan, Paris 2007
Het besef dat je op de liefdesladder royaal eindigt onder iemands poes en slechts een klein stukje boven een geknuffelde kerstboom met kluit is een echte eye-opener. Ònder iemands huisdier. Ik ben een mens, godbetert!Het risico nemend dat ik heel dierminnend Nederland tegen me in het harnas jaag, verklaar ik hierbij een dierenliefhebster met strikte grenzen te zijn. Word ik bedreigd door hond of kat dan schroom ik niet liefdevol doch krachtig uit te halen met een gepuntlaarsde voet. Zelfverdediging. Punt uit.
In mijn ogen gerechtvaardigd, zeker sinds het recente gesprek tussen mijn minnaar en mij. Hieronder een beknopte samenvatting. lees verder >>
Today I created a pbase account http://www.pbase.com/lilith/my_rebirth and I proudly accounce the first photoseries called: 'My rebirth'. The pics are taken by Lex Hulscher http://www.lexhulscher.com
Go have a look! I am very anxious to learn your comment. Don't hesitate to mail me: info@lilithlove.com. lees verder >>
Once upon a time during a walk in the woods I met a beautiful girl. Fortunately I'd got my photocamera with me. We kissed a tiny little bit and put a spell on each other. I got tempted by her fairytale looks and she couldn't resist me taking a few snapshots.
‘Kijk eens liefje, kweeperen, voor ouderwetse kweeperenmarmelade, zoals je graag hebt.’ Trots laat hij haar twee bruine papieren zakken met harde, gele peren zien. Ze glimlacht.
‘Het is langgeleden dat ik marmelade heb gemaakt, ik moet het recept even opzoeken.’ lees verder >>
geplaatst op 27.06.2006, 1 reactie
Gefrituurde allerlei
(Vervolgverhaaltje gepubliceerd via http://www.bicat.nl)
Deel 1.
Met een vermoeide beweging wist ze transpiratie van haar voorhoofd, donkerblonde haarslierten kleven aan haar bezwete gezicht. De klus is bijna geklaard. Het project had heel wat voeten in aarde. Eindelijk, na twee weken, is ze min of meer tevreden over het resultaat. Vanmiddag nog de puntjes op de ‘i’ zetten, daarna kan het echte karwei beginnen, ze verheugt zich er wreed op. lees verder >>
geplaatst op 04.05.2006, 1 reactie
Kalfsbraadstuk op tagliatelle met een zachte saus van witte port en kaas
(Geselecteerd voor en verschenen in de bundel van de Raadselige Roos 2005, de jaarlijkse Venrayse proza- en poëziewedstrijd voor amateurs uit Zuid-Nederland. http://www.literair-cafe-venray.nl )
‘Nee, dan heb je waarschijnlijk het verkeerde nummer gekozen,’ antwoord ik ontkennend op de vraag van de onbekende man aan de telefoon of hij met Femke spreekt. lees verder >>