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Erik van Cuyk

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Selected Work

Interdependent - A photo series about the relationship between humans and the universal transience - Ongoing

Interdependent - A photo series about the relationship between humans and the universal transience - Ongoing

"The photos by Van Cuyk are undeniably beautiful. The interplay of lines, the shadows, the arches. But there is more to the photos. They convey: 'We are not in charge here. We are passersby, we will pass. But the excessive, mysterious reality, that remains."
- Marjan Slob, Philosopher & National Thinker of the Netherlands (2023 – 2025) -

"The photos by Van Cuyk are undeniably beautiful. The interplay of lines, the shadows, the arches. But there is more to the photos. They convey: 'We are not in charge here. We are passersby, we will pass. But the excessive, mysterious reality, that remains."
- Marjan Slob, Philosopher & National Thinker of the Netherlands (2023 – 2025) -

I Don't Fold Under Pressure

Busstop in South London, Peckham Rye

Busstop in South London, Peckham Rye

Are we connected?

Las Vegas 2024, Heavy clouds seem to threaten the border of the city, traffic jam

Las Vegas 2024, Heavy clouds seem to threaten the border of the city, traffic jam

Ms. Blom-Brus from the series women at the Dutch Royal Marine

Ms. Blom-Brus from the series women at the Dutch Royal Marine

Plenty of Sheep Already

In collaboration with Dominique Vos and journalist Remco Kock (text)

This project examines the changing identity of the city of Arnhem through photographs of its residents and urban spaces. Erik van Cuyk’s images capture daily life in the city, focusing on individual moments within the broader context of social and urban transformation.

The accompanying texts by Remco Kock offer insights into the personal stories of the people featured in the photographs, highlighting the societal shifts affecting the city and its inhabitants. The collaboration between the photographer and writer provides a comprehensive view of the dynamics shaping the community.

In collaboration with Dominique Vos and journalist Remco Kock (text)

This project examines the changing identity of the city of Arnhem through photographs of its residents and urban spaces. Erik van Cuyk’s images capture daily life in the city, focusing on individual moments within the broader context of social and urban transformation.

The accompanying texts by Remco Kock offer insights into the personal stories of the people featured in the photographs, highlighting the societal shifts affecting the city and its inhabitants. The collaboration between the photographer and writer provides a comprehensive view of the dynamics shaping the community.

The World of Sysiphus

A zebra crossing leading to nothing—an image of absurdity, echoing Sisyphus and his eternal struggle.

A zebra crossing leading to nothing—an image of absurdity, echoing Sisyphus and his eternal struggle.

Rijnwijk My Neighborhood

Girl from a demolition area in the Netherlands

Girl from a demolition area in the Netherlands

Playground 2020

Young girl looking at the camera, portrait with Rembrandt light and black background

Young girl looking at the camera, portrait with Rembrandt light and black background

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