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“Unexpected”in the Black Forest.


For me, in the flow of water you feel the real presence of life — you are present to your real self. That’s like @finding.ground

The series wason view from June 11 to 21 – during Art Basel – as part of UNEXPECTED 2025 at Black Forest House 1650.

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It was a great pleasure to be part of the group show UNEXPECTED at the Black Forest House 1650, with my project Finding Ground.
Grateful to have shared space with such thoughtful, inspiring work – and to bring a piece of the Atlantic into the hills of southern Germany.
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Arabella @arabellahay for @finding.ground at Duck Harbor Cape Code 2024exhibition unexpectedis on view @blackforesthouse1650 until June 21 #reflection #findingground #thomashoeffgen #portrait

Finding Ground (2022–2025) @blackforesthouse1650

Intimate portraits of people immersed in water before sunrise—held in moments of stillness and quiet reflection.
Shot over three years, Finding Ground is about returning to something essential. A personal ritual that became a shared experience.
It’s about reconnecting—with self, with others, and with the elemental.

The series will be on view from June 11 to 21 – during Art Basel – as part of UNEXPECTED 2025 at Black Forest House 1650. UNEXPECTED 2025 June 11 to June 21 10:00–18:00 More information about the exhibition: @blackforesthouse1650 #thomashoeffgen #playground #findingground #portraitphotography#BFH1650 #UNEXPECTED2025 #BFH1650collective #artbasel #WaterPortraits @raybrownpro

Exploring possibilities with Henry Lopez @henrylopezphotography for @findingground

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“Happy Father’s Day to the one and only Jochen! From the tracks in Nepal to the bay in Wellfleet, we’ve made memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for all the adventures. Cheers to many more unforgettable moments together! 🌟 #HappyFathersDay #DadAndMe”

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My daughter Romy photographing me for a homework assignment.

Hope you get a good grade - 41/4° water temperature! ❄️ The coldest @finding.ground portrait taken to date.

BTS @0nearthsomewhere 🙏
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Keith Rose, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, August 2022.

Keith comes from a long line of fishermen dating back to the Mayflower. His life has been defined by his deep connection to the ocean, where he’s become well-acquainted with its dangers.

“I sank twice on other sea clam boats,” Rose said. “I was rescued by the Coast Guard twice. I swam through oil.”

Thank you to @affilmsinc for your friendship and collaboration on this project. 

Please join me on my journey to @finding.ground

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The day I nearly drowned is the day I began to fall in love with water, our earth, and this playground called life. @finding.ground is a series of portraits illustrating how I see our relationship with climate change.

Through the lens of art, I want to foster a profound connection with water, rekindling a sense of wonder and reverence for the lifeblood that sustains us all. For me, in the flow of water, you feel the real presence of life. That feeling is like finding.ground. Join me on my journey.

Capture: @jaspertreesecreates
Retouching: @retouchandpost

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First of all, thank you to everybody, walked with me into the ocean. An idea born out of creative necessity for the adventure into a new future.

My friend @affilmsinc made this amazing video happen. With coloring from @retouchandpost music by @seamountainstudio

To many more walks into the ocean and beautiful, peaceful portraits DM me if you want to be part of it.

Special thanks to: @zisforzephyr @secretaryostyle @jason_ritzer @henrylopezphotography @bernhardritzer @pointshootthink @cmprodxn @eva.kann @realdivinematerial @idoeyo @artemoe @jasper.milstein @romy.hoeffgen @realgregkheel Keith Rose

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James @pointshootthink August 2021, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, NY.

Please join me on my journey to @finding.ground

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