About
I am a visual artist and alumnus of the Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU) and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Working across photography, installation, artist books, and archival research, my practice explores the ways images shape personal and collective narratives.
Photography serves as a tool for investigating social, cultural, and anthropological questions. Through collecting, combining, and recontextualising visual material, I construct new narratives that blur the boundaries between memory, history, and imagination.
Driven by curiosity and a commitment to experimental forms of storytelling, my work seeks unexpected connections between people, places, and images. I invite you to explore my projects or visit my studio in ’s-Hertogenbosch.
Contact
Wesley Doran
hallo@wesleydoran.com +31 (0)643938317
Nova Zembla ateliers
Sint Josephstraat 20
5211NJ 's-Hertogenbosch
Exhibition, publications, awards
2026
Galerie Ron Mandos, Amsterdam,NL
Best of Graduates - Selected participant in the annual exhibition showcasing emerging graduates from Dutch art academies
Winner ‘De Beeldmakers 8#’, Amsterdam, NL
Winner - The search for creative talent organized by Het Parool, the communications agency Vandejong, and Amsterdam Museum Night
Keep an eye stipendium (nominated), Utrecht, NL
Photography stipendium - The decision will be announced 3 September
Stadsgasten, Theater aan de Parade,Den Bosch, NL
Keti Koti Edition, Theater aan de Parade, exhibited work and video contribution
Exposure, Utrecht, NL
Grad show - HKU Exposure is a vibrant festival featuring art across all disciplines. Hundreds of young, creative artists showcase their work to the general public in the heart of Utrecht.
2025
AG, Utrecht, NL
Group exhibition - Genesis of Gestures
De Noorderlicht Biënnale, Groningen, NL
Group exhibition - student call
‘Het Nest’ , ‘s-Hertogenbosch, NL
Artist in residence / Solo Exhibition
2024
Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection Chicago, US
‘Halfbloed’ Book - permanent collection, purchased by SAIC
SAIC 280 building cabinet exhibition, Chicago, US
Structuring, sequencing and series temporary exhibition
BredaPhoto, Beam Night, Breda, NL
BredaPhoto and FOTODOK have selected international talents who deserve their place in the spotlight.
BredaPhoto International talent program (ITP) Utrecht/ Brussels NL/BE
Attendee - The BredaPhoto International Talent Program (ITP) is a European collaborative project of BredaPhoto and several European art academies. Its goal is to scout and support emerging photography talent in Europe. This is done in different stages of these talents' careers.
Don’t mind the mash Utrecht, NL
Exhibitor and project manager, KABUL à GoGo
Education
University of the arts Utrecht
Photography
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Fine Art/Exchange
SintLucas
Multi media design
Media
Fotograaf Wesley Doran is Beeldmaker van Het Parool: ‘De foto’s van mijn oma doen haar nu eindelijk eer aan’
Fotograaf Wesley Doran (32) en illustrator Debbie Tea (40) zijn de winnaars van de achtste editie van De Beeldmakers, de speurtocht naar creatief talent van Het Parool, communicatiebureau Vandejong en Museumnacht Amsterdam.