‘The Timekeeper’ invites you to reflect on the stories hidden in every face. Through portraits that play with light, shadow, and reflection, I explore the relationship between what we see and what remains elusive. Each image is a snapshot of timelessness—a character you recognize but can never fully fathom. These photographs are not answers but questions, challenging you to look deeper and discover the story for yourself. Let yourself be carried away by time, and uncover what The Timekeeper means to you.
Frederik Pieraerd (Sint-Truiden, 1961) is a self-taught portrait photographer who masterfully explores light, contrast, and atmosphere. His black-and-white, low-key works reveal the tension between the seen and the unseen. Through precise interplay of light and shadow, his portraits draw viewers in, unveiling subtle stories behind each gaze. For Frederik, photography is not documentation but a dialogue between subject, artist, and observer. His style omits rather than shows, leaving textures, silences, and raw suggestion to speak louder than perfection or explanation.
