JOUWJA
Artist's Publication
When a child holds a newborn sibling for the first time, something shifts. There’s a sudden sense of responsibility as their hands, usually clumsy, cradle the baby with care. These moments, captured in family albums, mark the beginning of a new bond.
In JOUWJA, Susanne has revisited her family album with Daan, her youngest brother, in mind. He experiences the world differently than his older siblings. Through visual research, she explores how these early moments of connection continue to shape their present relationship. For Daan, the past holds special meaning—he often looks back at old photos, wishing for things to remain unchanged.
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Daan lives in a silent world and may one day lose his sight, in that regard hands are essential. Hands guide him, communicate for him, and offer reassurance of connection.
Yet, questions arise—where is the balance? What happens when some of those hands disappear? Where does support end, and Daan’s independence begin? And who might he become without those guiding hands?
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Artist's Publication
When a child holds a newborn sibling for the first time, something shifts. There’s a sudden sense of responsibility as their hands, usually clumsy, cradle the baby with care. These moments, captured in family albums, mark the beginning of a new bond.
In JOUWJA, Susanne has revisited her family album with Daan, her youngest brother, in mind. He experiences the world differently than his older siblings. Through visual research, she explores how these early moments of connection continue to shape their present relationship. For Daan, the past holds special meaning—he often looks back at old photos, wishing for things to remain unchanged.
Daan lives in a silent world and may one day lose his sight, in that regard hands are essential. Hands guide him, communicate for him, and offer reassurance of connection.
Yet, questions arise—where is the balance? What happens when some of those hands disappear? Where does support end, and Daan’s independence begin? And who might he become without those guiding hands?
- The text above is based on a piece written
by Merel Bem in the publication -
by Merel Bem in the publication -
Images
Susanne Duppen
Photography
Susanne Duppen
Family
Concept and Editing
Susanne Duppen
Ellen Sanders
Text
Daan Duppen
Susanne Duppen
Merel Bem
English Translation
Julia Gorodecky
Moya Gorodecky
Grafic Design
Put & Gootink
Production
Daan van Tulder
Printing Matters BV, Amsterdam
Lithography
Bert van der Horst
Printing
van Deventer
Binding
Agia
JOUWJA is a self-published, limited edition of 100 copies. Each book is hand-crafted, signed, and numbered, making every copy unique. To purchase a copy, you can contact me via email: susanneduppen@gmail.com or find it at the Foam & Huis Marseille bookshops
ISBN 9789464917598
Nederlands / English
24 x 30,5 cm
72 Pages
€65
Supported by
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Nijmegen / Amsterdam / Berlin
2022 - 2024
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Susanne Duppen
Photography
Susanne Duppen
Family
Concept and Editing
Susanne Duppen
Ellen Sanders
Text
Daan Duppen
Susanne Duppen
Merel Bem
English Translation
Julia Gorodecky
Moya Gorodecky
Grafic Design
Put & Gootink
Production
Daan van Tulder
Printing Matters BV, Amsterdam
Lithography
Bert van der Horst
Printing
van Deventer
Binding
Agia
JOUWJA is a self-published, limited edition of 100 copies. Each book is hand-crafted, signed, and numbered, making every copy unique. To purchase a copy, you can contact me via email: susanneduppen@gmail.com or find it at the Foam & Huis Marseille bookshops
ISBN 9789464917598
Nederlands / English
24 x 30,5 cm
72 Pages
€65
Supported by
Nijmegen / Amsterdam / Berlin
2022 - 2024
