Kyra ten Brink (2002) is a photographer and artist based in Rotterdam. Her work is driven by a long-standing curiosity about emotions: why we feel the way we do and how our experiences shape us. This interest first developed through theatre, later through fine arts and video, and has ultimately found its focus in photography.

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Connection is at the centre of her practice. Kyra works from conversation and trust, creating an environment where people can share openly and at their own pace. Photography becomes a way to translate these exchanges into images that reflect presence, honesty, and the human experience without trying to simplify it.

Her work explores themes such as self-connection, femininity, and emotional awareness. In a world that moves quickly, she is interested in creating moments of slowing down. Many of her photographs are made outside, working intuitively with natural light, tactile materials, and whatever the environment offers. Rather than directing, she aims to hold space and allow stories to unfold naturally.

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Alongside photography, Kyra’s practice extends into printmaking, bookmaking, and sensory forms of presentation. She is interested in how images can live beyond the screen, through materials, installations, or combinations with sound or scent, to create a more layered experience.

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Outside her work, Kyra finds grounding in simple daily routines such as cooking, sharing coffee, or long conversations. These moments shape her practice and reflect her belief that art is closely connected to how we live, observe, and relate to one another.