Drawer Thinking

• Photographer
  Nana Hank
• Photo Date
  May 2017

My ways of storytelling are inspired by philosophical and psychological topics. A protagonist is the focus, embodying the connection between the soul (inner world) and the outer world in a metaphorical and otherwordly sense. Drawer Thinking “Schubladendenken” (literally translated "Drawer thinking") is a German word describing stereotypical thinking. Stereotypical thinking is the poison of social coexistence. Prejudices arise, people are disadvantaged and it counteracts social cohesion.

I’m a fine art photographer based in Germany. My ways of storytelling and imagery move between surreal and mystical worlds unfurling in cinematic and dystopic themes. My imagery is often inspired by philosophical and psychological topics. A protagonist is the focus in most of my works, embodying the connection between the soul (inner world) and the outer world in a metaphorical and otherwordly sense. Light plays an important role in my imagery. Sometimes I use it very subtly inspired by the old masters or I use dramatic cinematic light. I prefer to work with available light.