Away with Melancholy

This newspaper-like publication takes you on a journey through Natasja Kensmil’s fascinating studio. Walls full of clippings, photographs, postcards, books and prints provide insight into the artist’s thinking and sources of inspiration. Esther Krop presents a photographic record of this rich collection. By selectively zooming in on certain elements, new image associations and visually arresting moments emerge. The publication features three short fiction stories by writer Niña Weijers, which can be read alongside the photographic images. The texts meander through topics such as time, reality, modelling, womanhood, class, power and ideas about progress or decay. 60 pages | 28,9 x 38 cm | Tabloid, selfcover | English/Dutch | Artist: Natasja Kensmil Photography: Esther Krop Text: Niña Weijers Translation: Sruti Bala Graphic design: Esther Krop First edition: 70 copies