An International Vision of Stillness and Healing
Nanda's photography begins in attention. Across pristine landscapes, fragile natural details and intuitive abstract forms, Nanda Bussers creates imagery that offers space rather than spectacle. Her work is rooted in stillness, softness and visual restraint, inviting the viewer to slow down and breathe.
Moving between refined nature photography and atmospheric abstraction, her images share a consistent intention: to create visual environments that restore presence in a world that rarely pauses.
The international recognition of her work reflects more than artistic achievement. It signals a broader resonance and a growing need for imagery that grounds, softens and reconnects.
This collection of features, interviews, and international publications reflects a consistent dialogue between fine art photography and the science of visual wellbeing.
International Awards & Recognition
Her work has been featured within a National Geographic Exhibition and calendar contribution, placing her imagery within a globally recognized context of visual storytelling.
In addition, she has received more than 30 international awards on 1x.com, one of the world’s most exclusive curated platforms for fine art photography. These awards reflect consistent artistic excellence and international peer recognition.
As an iStock contributor, her work reaches a global professional audience across editorial, healthcare, design and corporate environments, expanding its accessibility beyond the art world.
Together, these recognitions function as markers of quality, consistency and international relevance.
International Publication: National Geographic Exhibition 2025 & Calendar 2026
Contributor 1x.com & iStock by Getty Images
Nanda’s vision is recognized on a global scale, with a significant body of work awarded and published by 1x.com, the world’s most exclusive curated platform for fine art photography. Her standing as a contributor since 2024 confirms her ability to meet the highest international standards of artistic excellence.
Additionally, as a contributor to iStock by Getty Images (since 2025), her restorative imagery reaches a worldwide professional audience, making her healing nature photography accessible for editorial and healthcare environments globally.
Selection of Awarded Photos 1x.com
Publications & Media Presence
Nanda’s expertise at the intersection of nature, art, and well-being is frequently highlighted across respected international platforms. Her work has been featured in leading publications such as Natuurfotografie.nl, the Norwegian Natur & Foto, and the IT’S LIQUID International Art Platform. Furthermore, her inclusion in various curated art guides confirms her standing in the fine art world, where her imagery is recognized by curators for its unique aesthetic and restorative depth.
Beyond capturing images, Nanda contributes to the theoretical and therapeutic discourse of the medium. She is a contributor to the book Grip op je donkere kamer: Natuurfotografie als therapie (Pixfactory). In this work, she delves into the artistic and reflective dimensions of abstract photography and the deeper layers of the creative process as a healing practice.
Through her writing and curated imagery, Nanda builds a bridge between aesthetic refinement and emotional resonance. She positions photography not merely as art, but as a profound medium that supports emotional well-being and helps restore our connection to the natural rhythm of life.
Natuurfotografie.nl Online
Interview natuurfotografie.nl (2019)
Natuurfotografie Magazine
Nature Photography as Therapy
Published in Natuurfotografie Magazine (February 2025 issue)
A personal article on how nature photography can support healing, presence, and emotional wellbeing.
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Featured artist: Grip op Abstractie (2024)
Selected for her expertise in abstract nature photography, Nanda contributed a pivotal work to this Pixfactory publication. The featured imagery, focusing on the ethereal interplay of light and ice, highlights her signature style: transforming micro-details of the natural world into universal symbols of peace and wonder. This publication reinforces her position as a leading voice in the intersection of abstract art and restorative nature imagery.
In the spotlight Iris Depasse
In the spotlight (2022) about Stardust.
Link to the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGmX2T8CLA4
Social Impact & Presence
True authority is not defined by recognition alone, but by where the work lives.
Her images are installed in healthcare institutions and places of transition, including natural burial grounds and the Alzheimer Café. In these environments, they function as visual anchors that offer calm, dignity and contemplative space during vulnerable moments.
Through exhibitions, institutional collaborations and public installations, her work continues to evolve beyond aesthetic appreciation into environments where visual stillness supports emotional regulation and restoration.
This combination of artistic excellence, international recognition and applied presence defines her position, not only as a photographer, but as a creator of restorative visual environments.
Visual Anchors for Alzheimer Care
For the Alzheimer Café, Nanda creates visual anchors that contribute to a safe and soothing environment. In a context where verbal communication can become challenging, her nature imagery offers an intuitive form of recognition and grounding. These carefully selected works help regulate sensory input and provide patients and their families with a shared moment of tranquility and emotional support.
Restorative Art in Transitional Spaces: Hoeve de Zwingel
In the family rooms of the new Hoeve de Zwingel crematorium and natural burial ground (opening 2026), Nanda’s work serves as a source of consolation during moments of farewell. A selection of works from her Stardust series was specifically chosen for these intimate spaces. These images, which explore the delicate boundary between earth and cosmos, act as 'Visual Anchors' during times of grief and transition. They offer a poetic perspective on the cycle of life, creating an atmosphere of dignity, light, and space.
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