Artist self-portrait
Black and white photography. Shadows of people on a summer beach walk.

Welcome.

My name is Anja. I am an artist.

Here I share the seemingly random explorations and fascinations of my human experience.

About

Two coastlines have shaped me.

I grew up on the west coast of South Africa (Lambert’s Bay and Clanwilliam) and now live on the north-east coast of Scotland — Findhorn. The sea, it turns out, is not negotiable.

I trained as an architect, practising for over two decades, before completing a Fine Arts diploma and turning toward photography, writing, illustration and design. I currently divide my time between creative practise and employment.

Before Scotland: Cornwall, London, Cape Town, Gqeberha, Leiden & Den Haag.

I walk. I travel. I read, and long to make a book of my own — one that draws together photography, writing and illustration.

I believe in s l o w

and l o o k i n g s i d e w a y s .

Experiments

Word Art / Typography
Hand Lettering: Alphabet & Names
Silhouette as Self Portrait
Experimental Photography

Writing on Substack

Being a business owner / Brand awareness / Marketing /Networking

Write me an email anja.cornelia.creative@gmail.com
or direct message me on Instagram
@shesawanja

Contact

All photography, illustration, writing and copywriting on this website, on Instagram and on Substack is by me and is protected by copyright.

I think referencing and crediting creatives, creative work, tools, materials and services is cool. If you'd like to use any of my work, kindly seek permission first.
I'd happily consider commissions and collaborations.