Takjes
PHOTOGRAPHER: PAUL BELLAART
In Takjes, Paul Bellaart continues his quiet meditation on the fragility and poetry of the natural world. With his signature black-and-white lens and an eye for the unscripted, Bellaart captures a suspended moment—branches and barbed wire loosely twisted into a form that evokes the letter “R,” or perhaps a rune, or a cryptic glyph from nature’s forgotten alphabet.
What appears simple is in fact an eloquent expression of his broader practice: a search for meaning in the ephemeral, the hand-made, the raw and the found. The branch hangs weightless against a shallow depth of field, bathed in gentle bokeh. This image is a quiet act of rebellion against the overstimulated digital age—drawing us back into a space of childlike discovery and innocence. Bellaart’s naïve, Edenic worldview permeates the photograph. His compositions often eschew spectacle in favor of reverence—inviting the viewer to look more closely, to pay attention to what is nearly lost or discarded. Takjes is both sculpture and symbol, a love letter to imperfection and intuition.
Ideal for collectors of poetic minimalism and conceptual organicism, this work aligns with the sensibilities of contemporary Dutch photography while carrying a timeless emotional resonance.
Trunk Archive Collection.Edition of 15.
Larger exceptional formats and custom sizes available upon request at contact@theselectsgallery.com.
Product will be ready to ship in approximately 6 weeks.
We use a high quality shatter-proof acrylic glass and on the back, a hanging system makes your piece ready to hang!
Size choices refer to paper size. Image size is affected when it includes a border or no border. The wood frame is in addition. Dimension of the frames are:
- 1” Face, 2 1/4” Depth for black frames
- 1” Face, 2” Depth for White painted frames
Framing Options
Each photograph is available in a range of bespoke framing styles, thoughtfully designed to enhance the visual impact and protect the integrity of the work. See our Quality page for more details.
Acrylic
A borderless display that protects your print under glossy acrylic, intensifies contrast and color, and adds a striking sense of depth and clarity to the image.
Classic Frame
A timeless choice that combines elegance with subtle depth, using hand-crafted wooden frames and archival materials.
Shadow Box
Our most elevated option, the Shadow Box adds dramatic depth with a floating effect—ideal for showcasing photography with presence.
Compare Framing Options
Explore the unique benefits of each of our fine art finishes — from minimalist Dibond to gallery-style Shadow Box presentations.
| Feature | Dibond | Acrylic | Classic Frame | Shadow Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archival Fine Art Paper | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Shatter-Proof Acrylic Glass | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Handcrafted Wooden Frame | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Floating / Deep Presentation | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔︎ |