Marjolein Martinot, a Dutch photographer and mother of six, turned to nature for solace amidst personal turmoil. Walking to a river in southern France with her camera, she found beauty in the tranquil moments and connections with nature and people. This therapeutic experience led to her project 'Riverland', inspired by the joy captured during the early pandemic through photographs of children and landscapes. Her work explores intimate moments in nature, contributing to her sense of self and emotional healing.
At once, I felt connected again. Connected to life, to the beautiful nature around me, but most importantly, I felt connected to myself again.
It is purely therapeutic—distracting and comforting, and often extremely stimulating as well. It is just a great recipe to feel much better overall.
The first inspiration for Riverland started while I was photographing a bunch of little boys in trees on the Creuse river of the Indre.
Through these intimate, unguarded moments—children mid-leap, ripples catching the last light of day, trees bending towards the water—Martinot began to piece together a new sense of self.
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