A picture is worth a thousand words. But what if we were to add narratives to a series of images showing the adventures of a modern-day knight? Dutch photographer Martijn van Oers and narrator Andress Kools feel photography art has become a fleeting medium. An art form where people look at an image for a split second, click "like" and move on. No deeper meaning or lasting impression present.
"I wanted to try some different photo ideas. Adding narratives to images encourages the viewers to look beyond the story they think the image itself is telling. I took it upon myself to document a modern-day knight's everyday problems of being accepted by modern-day society. His wayward reluctance to adapt leaves him feeling unwanted and insecure. Like anyone, the knight in shining armor longs for a life of normality, fitting in and maybe, to find love. Over the next years, I will attempt to unveil the man behind the suit of armor. To show everyone there ís a place for Urban Knights in our society."
Meet Wolfram von Eschenbach, last living descendant of his namesake, the 13th Century knight-poet Wolfram von Eschenbach, who fought alongside count Herman von Thüringen in the Third Crusades. This is the story of a knight forsaken, misplaced by time travel and lost in space.
Capable of love
The tome of carnal knowledge
Self-inflicted torture
13th century Selfey
Fueled by a caged banshee
Thanksgiving tellerfleisch
The reaper's touch
Comfort a longing soul
The joy of the season
