Dreams of flying

Jan brings the influences of his parents – a cinematographer and child therapist – to his work. His focus on the visual representation of childhood, 'Child-History' and concepts of 'Playing', come from his teacher training course and he combines these theories with his personal experience and childhood memories. Inspired by classic childhood books as well as modern superheroes, he produces ‘Dreams of Flying’ since 2002 with children from his local neighborhood in South West Germany – ongoing!

Crossing the desert on the back of a dog, or searching for lost treasures on the bottom of the ocean. Jan Von Holleben’s photographs allow children to make their dreams come true.