Biography
Reno Stijnen (°Sint-Truiden, 2003) is a Belgian multidisciplinary image maker who mainly works with the medium of photography and graphic design. 
Reno Stijnen's passion for photography ignited during a workshop in secondary education, where he learned the technological discovered the foundations of photography. This discovery drove him to experiment more with the medium of photography with the reason to study an Academic Bachelor of Visual Arts - Photography at LUCA School Of Arts C-Mine (Genk). 
Reno Stijnen, who creates both commercial and artistic work, has established himself as a versatile artist with the power of image and story combines to leave a lasting impression. His creative journey reflects more than just technical ones competence, but also a deep commitment to its local community and an ongoing search for truth and meaning in his artistic expression. He is always looking for (un)told stories with an important meaning for the world community. He incorporates these stories into his artistic projects in his own documentary way.

Artist Statement
In my artistic practice I strive to tell stories that resonate with the core of human experiences and emotions.
My artistic process starts with an in-depth exploration of local social themes and the collection of truthful stories that have often not yet received enough attention. My focus is on documentary photography, where I capture authentic moments that are able to evoke a positive or negative emotion in the viewer.
My images are not just visual compositions, but rather a penetrating visual story that provokes emotions and reflection. I
believe in the power of images to have a profound impact and encourage the viewer to introspect. My projects are a continuous search for truth, meaning and connection with the world around us.

Curriculum
Reno Stijnen, born in Sint-Truiden (2003)
Contact:
E-mail address: renostijnen2003@gmail.com

Instagram: @reno.stijnen
Artistic website: www.reno-stijnen.com
Commercial website: www.studio-kosmoo.be
Course:
2021 - 2024     Academic Bachelor Visual Arts Photography - LUCA School of Arts C-Mine (Genk, BE)
Residences:
2023:     Only This One (Charlotte Bouckaert)
2022:     After Effects (Steven Huybrechts)
2022:     Photoshop/InDesign (Roland Coninx)
Exhibitions/Performances:
2023:     Unhealed Wounds - Minderbroederskerk Sint-Truiden
Publications:
2023:     Het Laatste Nieuws (BE) - Article 'Unhealed Wounds'
2021:      Sintruin Begot! (BE) - Article 'Our Battle Against C'
Awards/Mentions:
2023:     Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) - ‘Honorable Mention’ Special-Street Photography (Student)


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