Frederic George Pauwels (b. 1971) is a photographer based in Belgium and Catalonia, Spain. A lifelong collector of images, Fred’s fascination with visuals began in the early 1980s, inspired by magazines, posters, and vinyl covers. At 15, he received his first camera and fell in love with the photographic process—a passion that has endured ever since.

Fred graduated in photography in 1993 and started his career in advertising photography, primarily in studios. However, his travels and encounters gradually moved him away from commercial work and toward more human-centered projects, such as portraits of artists.

In 2020, Fred reconnected with a more personal approach, reflecting on humanity’s intricate relationship with the natural world. By 2024, his work entered a phase of exploration, delving into the paradoxes of the Anthropocene. This searching phase deepened his relationship with photography as a way to honor fleeting moments, recording both singular, self-contained images and those that naturally intertwine to form larger, thematic series.

Now, Fred shares his work with quiet contemplation, embracing imperfection and the transient beauty found in everyday life. His photography acts as an open journal, drawing from wanderings, reflections, and the silence between things. It offers glimpses of impermanence, harmony, and the marks we leave on the world, inviting viewers to pause and observe.