About Mieke

**‘Mieke is an award-winning photographer whose work is a love-letter to light’, Art Rendez-Vous 2022**

Mieke is a Dutch-Canadian Photographic Artist, living in London.

Her work explores themes of intimacy and human connection. She is known for her atmospheric lighting and surreal perspectives. Often described as moody and painterly, her images evoke a quiet tension—inviting viewers into moments that are both beautiful and unsettling.

Mieke’s photographic practice is inspired by the 17th century Dutch Golden Age Painters’ masterful use light – guiding the viewer’s eye to reveal key details, while using shadow and half-light to obscure others, creating a rich sense of depth and mystery.

Mieke has recently won several major awards including: Sony World Photography Award, Object *BBA Photography Award third prize * International Photography Award* Open Image Barcelona* Chromatic Photography Award* Minimalist Photography Award* Julia Margaret Cameron Award* Budapest International Foto Award* Moscow Foto Award and British Photography Award. Mieke was also Shortlisted for the Sony Alpha Female Award and the Association of Photographers Emerging Talent Awards.

Her work has been featured in publications and exhibitions worldwide, including at the Royal Academy of Art, London. She has held Solo Shows, ‘STILL’ in London and ‘Lost Society | Looking In Through Glass’ in Sydney.

Previously, Mieke practiced law at a large Canadian law firm, and was a Director at EuroForum and Head of Global Conference Development at EuroFinance in London.

Follow her on Instagram @miekedouglas to see her latest work .

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