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11/13/2025 - 11/16/2025
Hama Gallery
Willemsparkweg 153h,
1071 GX Amsterdam
Melissa Schriek's universe is instantly recognizable. Sculpted bodies, suspended poses, urban backdrops, and soft lighting create intriguing scenes—somewhere between silent choreography and intimate ritual. The photographer explores the bonds between women, how they inhabit space and connect with one another. "I've always been inspired by the women in my life. I see female friendship and solidarity as something unique... It's very hard to explain, which is why I try to photograph it," she confides.
She discovered the power of the body as a language and developed a strong interest in the ambiguity between fiction and reality. Since her graduation project, Schriek has photographed bodies in tension within public spaces. Her models—often women—are chosen for their ability to push the limits of posture and physical expression.
Hama Gallery
Willemsparkweg 153h,
1071 GX Amsterdam
Melissa Schriek's universe is instantly recognizable. Sculpted bodies, suspended poses, urban backdrops, and soft lighting create intriguing scenes—somewhere between silent choreography and intimate ritual. The photographer explores the bonds between women, how they inhabit space and connect with one another. "I've always been inspired by the women in my life. I see female friendship and solidarity as something unique... It's very hard to explain, which is why I try to photograph it," she confides.
She discovered the power of the body as a language and developed a strong interest in the ambiguity between fiction and reality. Since her graduation project, Schriek has photographed bodies in tension within public spaces. Her models—often women—are chosen for their ability to push the limits of posture and physical expression.