Marc Apers is a self-taught Belgian photographer whose work has evolved from architecture and street photography to a focus on black-and-white portraits and conceptual photography.

Born in 1958 in Antwerp, Apers’ work is marked by a deep exploration of human emotion, structure, and the dynamics of everyday life.

His images are characterized by a strong geometric framework, with an emphasis on light and shadow, shapes, and symmetry.

Apers often seeks out subjects that reflect his concepts, manipulating the complexity of the environment and emotion to create a powerful visual story.

Apers’ photography challenges the modern obsession with identity and visibility, often portraying people as unrecognizable fragments, contours, or shadows.

This approach invites viewers to engage with the image while leaving its identity unclear, prompting reflection on the balance between self-expression and self-concealment in today’s world.

Apers’ work encourages a deeper look at the human experience, providing an opportunity to explore the complexities of identity and the world we live in.

AWARDS
2017 Lens op de Mens, International Photo Festival Overpelt , Gold Award
2018 Rank Art Salon/Exposition d’Art en Ligne  2018, “le portrait”, 2e prix du jury
2018 Photokina , part of the top 100 award exposition
2018 PhotoDays -Brussels Expo, selected exhibitor
2019 Rank Art Salon/Exposition d’Art en Ligne ,  “Noir &Blanc, 3e prix du jury
2019 Winner Photocontest Canon – PhotoDays , Brussels, selected print : Soccer at sunset
2019 Lens op de Mens, International Photo Festival Overpelt, Bronze Award
2020 SGIPA, Shatto Gallery, LA, Golden Winner with "Girl in Front"
2020 NYC4PA, New York,  second place winner in B&W2020 "Master of Ceremonies"
2020 3SA Gold Award, 3 Square-Art, Northern Colorada, "The Intruder"
2021 Lens op de mens, International Photo Festival Pelt  Silver Award
2022 Budapest International Foto Awards, Bronze with portfolio "White Versus Black"
2022 The Motif Collective  Minimalism Photography Competition, First Place Winner
2022 Refocus Awards - Bronze - Black & White Contest
2023 BIFA Budapest Foto Awards, Bronze in Special/Street
2024 Fine Art Photography Awards Nomination in Amateur Fine Art category
2024 ND Awards, Missing Identitiy (Series, Non-Professional) id 24/80809 - 2nd Place in People, Silver Star