Jan van IJken is a self-taught photographer & filmmaker from the Netherlands, interested in human-animal relationships, nature and microscopy.
He is passionate about capturing the mysteries of life.
Dear dog
Short film about an owner's love for their dog with health issues arising from extreme physical features
Becoming
Short film about the miraculous genesis of animal life
The art of flying
Film about starling murmurations
Nevermore
Film about the process of action painting
Facing Animals
Film about man and animal
Micro Photography
Photos of plankton and other micro organisms
Precious Animals
Photo project about the relationship between man and animal
New Neighbours
Photo project about twin cities in Netherlands and Eastern Europe
A touch of Divinity
Photo project about religion in Eastern Europe