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![Trinity]( "Trinity")
infoTrinity is a 20-minute experimental short film by R.B. van Heesch. Synopsis: Jane, an aspiring actress, teams up with private investigator Wolfman to find her missing childhood friend. Their search becomes a transformative journey, guided by the enigmatic spiritual leader Moon. "Trinity" is a dreamlike, poetic exploration of mysticism, transformation, and identity, inspired by René Daumal’s Mount Analogue. Blurring the boundaries between fiction and transcendental cinema, the film unfolds as a visual pilgrimage, where characters—Moon, Wolfman, and Jane—navigate shifting realms of consciousness. Utilizing analogue VFX inspired by the working methods of Jordan Belson, psychedelic sequences, and experimental cinematography, "Trinity" invites the viewer into an immersive, sensorial experience of spiritual ascent.
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![+/-]( "+/-")
infoOfficial music video for 'atoomboom' from aveeva369's album +/-
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![The Playboy and the Buddha]( "The Playboy and the Buddha")
infoDebut short film, titled 'THE PLAYBOY AND THE BUDDHA'. It's an Nepalese experimental art film that delves into themes of spiritual development. I handled all aspects of its creation, from production to writing and directing. This film marked one of the earliest international queer productions produced in Nepal and received screenings at three international film festivals.
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![Eclipse]( "Eclipse")
infoOfficial music video for 'eclipse' from yon eta's album 'take me 2 the feeling'.
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![The Cheerleader {Prologue}]( "The Cheerleader {Prologue}")
infoAn epic lovestory of two cheerleaders. https://vimeo.com/198901549
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![The Finger]( "The Finger")
infoFilm about a young man who wants to get rid of his shame. https://vimeo.com/183636250
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![The Transhuman]( "The Transhuman")
infoCinematic poem. https://vimeo.com/175292026
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![The Astronaut: Revisions of the Past]( "The Astronaut: Revisions of the Past")
infoA woman travelling to another planet reconciles with her past. https://vimeo.com/194565295
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![The Mother]( "The Mother")
infoFilm about a mother and her prayers
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![The Dancer]( "The Dancer")
infoFilm about a boy who loves to dance. https://vimeo.com/198899797
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![The Speedballer]( "The Speedballer")
infoFilm about a man who falls in love with his car. https://vimeo.com/198884971
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![The Addict (aka BREAKDOWN)]( "The Addict (aka BREAKDOWN)")
infoFilm about a mother and her son and their drug-fueled relationship. https://vimeo.com/198805726
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![HOLLAND]( "HOLLAND")
infoCollection of pictures, collages and texts. www.flickr.com/photos/rbvanheesch/albums
Websites
Social media
Curriculum vitae
Education
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2020 - 2020Clinical hypnotherapy, level 2 Life Practice UK
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2016 - 2016Buddhism, Retreat Dae Sung Shakya, Korean Temple
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2012 - 2012Buddhism, Apprentice Kopan Monastery
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2012 - 2016Beeldende Kunst Den Haag, Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten diploma
exhibitions
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2023RIPENED ON A TREE Fitzrovia Gallery Londen, United Kingdom fitzroviagallery.co.uk/myportfolio/ripened-on-a-tree/ Group
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2022
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2021PROSPECTS & CONCEPTS Art Rotterdam Rotterdam, Netherlands Group
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2021
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2020Onze Ambassade Festival West Den Haag, Netherlands www.westdenhaag.nl/exhibitions/20_09_OnzeAmbassadeFestival Group
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2018Passive Activists III Moose Space Den Haag, Netherlands www.hoogtij.net/en/galerie/moose-space-2/ Group
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2017Curse of the Dark Safeness Parkstraat 107 Den Haag, Netherlands Experimentele expositie evenement van één nacht op geheime locatie. Group
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2016Who Am I? What's My Name? SID YOUNG ART INITIATIVE Glasgow, United Kingdom 'Who am I what’s my name?' is the debut exhibition of the Sid Young artist initiative, featuring video works of Molly Haviland, Roel van Heesch, Katerina Sidorova and Debbie Young. Each dig to the very core of what is it to be human ; investigating language and narrative, for it is a passtime for solely the human species. The works presented deal with the matters of love but as an illness; choice but as a rollercoaster ride; skill as genetic memory and consciousness as the sign of insanity. www.sid-young.space Group
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2016AS CLOSE TO BLACK AS BLUE CAN BE Megastores Groepsexpositie. Den Haag. Group
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2016Bring Your Own Beamer The Lighthouse Glasgow, United Kingdom The Lighthouse is hosting our very own BYOB: Bring Your Own Beamer (Projector) with the theme Architecture! BYOB was created by the artist Rafaël Rozendaal in 2010 as a DIY open source, non-commercial exhibition idea. Since then over 350 exhibitions all of the world have taken the idea and created their own exciting events. This will be the third time it has been held in Glasgow. The Lighthouse has kicked off 2018 by opening up Gallery 1, our largest space, for 2 weeks (19th January – 2nd February 2018). We invited designers, architects, artists, and filmmakers to submit films and bring along their equipment to create projections and works responding to architecture in all forms. www.thelighthouse.co.uk/visit/exhibition/byob-bring-your-own-beamer Group
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2016FILLER Groningen, Netherlands Visions and reactions on popular culture. sign2.nl/events/filler/ Group
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2014Uitgelicht #28 Den Haag, Netherlands Film program with short films by students of the Royal Academy of Art (KABK), departments of Fine Arts. Ranging from animation to documentary, from funny to touching and from personal to political, these films reflect a broad spectrum of ideas and methods. All filmmakers are present to talk about their work. www.filmhuisdenhaag.nl/agenda/event/uitgelicht Group
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2014ReVersed Poetry Film Festivall Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands Film festival where artists explore the intersection between poetry and film. pamefestival.com Group
International exchanges/Residencies
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2024Residency Unlimited New York City, United States
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2024Byrdcliffe Art Colony Woodstock, United States
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2024Last Ship Khajuraho, India
Publications
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2024Desert Ocean Book Self Published R.B van Heesch Khajuraho, India rbvanheesch.bigcartel.com/ DESERT OCEAN & OTHER POEMS Collection of poems (2018-2024) Printed in Khajuraho, India. Limited edition of 10 hand-numbered copies.
Awards and grants
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2022Finalist European Cinematography Awards Amsterdam, Netherlands The European Film Award for Best Cinematographer, also known as Carlo Di Palma European Cinematographer Award, is an award given to cinematographers working in the motion picture industry by the European Film Academy.
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2021Pro Research (sinds 2004) Stroom, Den Haag Den Haag, Netherlands
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2021Artist Project Grant Mondriaan Fonds (voorheen Fonds BKVB) Amsterdam, Netherlands
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2019STIPENDIUM FOR EMERGING ARTISTS Mondriaan Fonds (voorheen Fonds BKVB) Amsterdam, Netherlands
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2017Pro Invest (sinds 2004) Stroom, Den Haag Den Haag, Netherlands