In my photography I operate on the border of fiction and non-fiction as that is where I consider myself to be. A place where emotions and fragments of life collide into something almost tangible – but otherworldly. I consider my photos merely a byproduct of my metaphysical quest for reality. As much as possible I try to avoid connecting words or themes to my photography, as it’s in the intangibility of the photograph where words are made redundant.
Upon finishing his MSc in Business Administration at the Vrije Universiteit (Amsterdam, NL) Alexander worked at a Swiss multinational for a number of years. Feeling unsatisified and "burn-out" during his time there, Alexander decided it was time to pursue his true passion, photography. He began by undertaking studies in Art Photography at the Fotoacademie (Amsterdam, NL) during September of 2015, and finally graduating in May 2017.
During the "burnout" period, Alexander was struck with a perception of personal failure as compared to his direct surroundings. Along the way he realized that perhaps these feelings of failure were instrumental in revealing the essentially illusory nature of the self. Ever since that moment his interest in philosophy and spirituality has continued to evolve, with Alexander documenting people and every-day objects, in his direct surroundings, trying to see beyond the veil of our perceived reality.
In his photography, Alexander captures poetic imagery, of an imperfect and abstract nature. In developing his film or digital imagery he likes to explore the horizon of the development processes to be continuously surprised by the beauty of imperfection.
The works of Alexander Sporre have been acquired by numerous art collections and is represented by Kahmann Gallery in Amsterdam.
July - September 2019
...working on a new book, expected to be released in June 2019...
24 November
22 November
7 September - 7 November - two photos were selected for FOAM editions. The photos are on site and for sale from September till November. Special FOAM edition of 100 copies of Syntropy and Splendor.
https://www.foam.org/nl/museum/programma/nieuwe-first-editions
6th May 2018
Commune2nd, Midori Gallery
Rustle of the Morning Stars. Click here for more info.
12 - 15 April 2018 - Presented as New Dutch Talent
8 - 11 February 2018 - Presented as New Dutch Talent
The Playing Circle by Heuv ArT
Loods 6
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5&33 Gallery in The Art'otel Amsterdam
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The Laurenskerk Amsterdam
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Hutspot Amsterdam
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Na tweeënhalf jaar en de zoveelste dag op kantoor vroeg Sporre zich af wat hij nu eigenlijk de hele dag deed. “Ik werd als het ware van binnenuit opgegeten door het ontbreken van een gevoel van zingeving. Tot het niet meer ging: ik kreeg een burn-out.” Het genezingsproces duurde enige tijd. De weg omhoog werd onder andere ingezet door straatfotografie. Door Elsje van Ree.
A Certain Degree of Failure
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Paper for upcoming talented photographers
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in Kiekiekrant
Specialization in Documentary and Portrait Photography
BSc & MSc at de Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam
IWC Schaffhausen, Montblanc, Officine Panerai, Spice PR, HBMEO PR, MaisonPR, BVLGARI, Amstel Hotel, Conservatorium Hotel, Ron Blaauw, Hilton Hotel, Heineken, Hublot, Jimmy Nelson Foundation, Dyson and Mollie. and International Weddings.
For an impression of my commercial portfolio please click here.