Kiev / Revolution photographs by Jaap ArriĂŤns
Jaap Arriëns (1975) graduated from Leiden University with a BSc in Cognitive Psychology. His research concentrated on “human error” and was completed with the help of the Royal Dutch Air Force (KLu) where he investigated the leading causes of aircraft incidents in recent conflicts. Photography was something he first picked as a teenager but grew fascinated with after hearing a story from a friend who discovered photographs from his father’s university days. Realising the potential of photographs to serve as a historical tool he decided to pursue it full time. Having moved to Poland permanently in 2011 Jaap has decided to follow stories in Eastern Europe where many people still struggle to gain control over their daily lives and the condition that determine their context. Contact: +48 532 405 216 wjarriens@gmail.com