Clara Franke (Hamburg, 1998) seamlessly integrates photography, filmmaking, costume design and ceramics into her practice.

Her mostly analog photography documents her surroundings, the communities she exists in, friendships, the places she travels to, and the ethereal worlds she wishes to build. Projects often revolve around the themes of community, body politics, (eco-)feminism, mysticism and consumerism, crafting a deeply intimate narrative.

A mystical, textured space, viscerally calming through muted colours and symmetry. No matter if documenting counter culture communities, fashion photography, press images or ceramic installations; the soft, intimate signature is clear.

In 2021 Clara self published her first photo book called ORKZ, visualising a community and its inhabitants in an old hospital that she used to call her home as well.

Currently she is based in Amsterdam and has worked, among other things, for Het Parool and the Stedelijk Museum.

Contact

frankeclara@aol.com // @frankeclara

Exhibitions/Screenings/Publications

Art Icon Arles 2025

Art Icon Paris Photo 2024

Fresh Eyes Amsterdam 2024

Currently, Currently, Currently, V2 Rotterdam 2024

Short film “Amber” screened at Eye Museum Amsterdam 2023

Self published Photo book "The ORKZ" 2021

Waterhouse Gallery, Groningen 2020

2.Place Film Competition “Abgedreht”, short film “Ana” 2014