Warmer Than the Sun
Elise Corten
$150.19
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
10 August 2026
Summary
Warmer than the Sun by Elise Corten is a deeply intimate analogue photographic exploration of the mother-daughter relationship. Over an extended period, Corten documents her mother through portraits and still life imagery, revealing moments of closeness, dialogue, and mutual discovery. The work navigates the delicate balance between personal and universal experience, portraying the mother not solely as a parental figure but as an individual with her own identity, desires, and transformations.…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789464002676 |
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| ISBN-10: | 9464002670 |
| Author: | Elise Corten, Deanna Dikeman, Hilde Leeters |
| Publisher: | Hopper & Fuchs |
| Imprint: | Hopper & Fuchs |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 10 August 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 270mm x 240mm |
Elise Corten
Elise Corten is a Belgian photographer whose work focuses on intimate, autobiographical narratives and contemporary portraiture. Through projects such as Warmer than the Sun, she explores themes of family, identity, and human relationships with sensitivity and conceptual rigour. Corten’s photography combines meticulous observation with narrative sequencing, capturing both the emotional and physical landscapes of her subjects. Her work has been featured internationally, including in Lenscratch, Analog Magazine, and Photobook Journal. Her exhibitions include the Hangar Photo Art Center and CCHA in November 2025. She continues to expand her practice through projects that blend personal experience with universal themes, positioning her as a significant voice in contemporary Belgian photography. Corten currently lives and works in Belgium.
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