Hans P. Berkhout: A Natural Solitude

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Hans P. Berkhout, “ Halcyon B.C.,” 2023

silver gelatin print (courtesy of the Museum)

Opening Reception: January 26, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m.

A Natural Solitude features the brilliant black-and-white film photography of Hans P. Berkhout, with nature as his subject. These pieces will leave you captivated by the crisp beauty and beautiful process. For Berkhout photography became a creative release from the stresses of his medical practice, while also inspiring and encouraging fellow medics to engage in the creative process.

Berkhout developed a passion for photography from his early days in Holland. He is a self-taught, film-based photographer whose main interest is black-and-white photography. He works with both large format and 35mm film, processed in a conventional wet darkroom.

Each photograph displays fine detail and quality, which exemplify the patience and preparation seen in these well-executed images. The art of producing these images in the wet dark room further displays dedication and talent for his craft.

Berkhout was introduced to large-format photography by the late Dr. Harry S. Thompson of Calgary. Concentrating his work on nature photography, he also learned from contact over the years with Al Weber, David Vestal, and Joe Englander, whom he assisted during the 2000 and 2001 Workshops West. Since 2014 he has been mentored by Paul Caponigro.