Vivian Keulards

Flaming Grace

They will likely be extinct in the next 100 years: red haired children. At least that rumour goes around. Multiple stories, facts and myths about red haired people are circulating the world. For a number of years I’m intrigued by red haired children; their beautiful pale skin, almost transparent, with clusters of freckles, their red/orange hair and their bright light eyes. I find these children breath taking and magical. For centuries they’re worldwide in the interest among writers, painters and photographers. That’s not surprising, when you consider that only two percent of the world's population carries this unique natural hair color. I’ve photographed children in the Netherlands, the United States and Ireland. Of course I documented their physical features, but also their free-spirited and self-confident character. I was eager to show their individuality. Should these children be threatened with extinction, I might also have written some history.

Photographer

Vivian Keulards

I was born and raised in the Netherlands and successfully graduated as a portrait photographer at the Photo Academy in Amsterdam in 2009. In the past I also gained a master’s Degree in communication science. My fascination for images and photography started at an early age, but I decided to become a professional photographer when I turned 35 years old.

Children, young people and particularly vulnerable groups are often recurring subjects within my photography projects. In documentary or in creative, fictional form. My portraits have been published, exhibited and rewarded internationally.

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