3rd year internship Jelle Koiter

Where do you have your internship?

I’m interning with Arcin Sagdic at his homestudio based in Berlin.

Arcin Sagdic’s photography, motion and collaborative sound projects are underpinned by scientific approaches, using ideas from quantum physics and gravitational theories to frame introspective readings of his environment.

What does your day look like. What kind of responsibilities do you encounter?

In the morning we get together and see what we are going to do in the day if we haven’t discussed it the day before. Throughout the day we drink tea or coffee, listen to all kinds of music and work. Currently we’re busy with sequencing his first book, talking about artistry, sharing ideas and inspiration.

Professionalising is also a big part of the internship, meaning that I get to see how he writes with clients and and I receive tips, do’s and don’ts about communicating with the professional world. Sometimes we do feedback sessions on my own work, I can shape this however I want of course. At the end of every day I always do some archival organising which is very relaxing. It’s all about working together and getting to look over the shoulder of one of my favourite photographers.

What is the environment? How is it working with the professionals?

Very relaxed. There’s an open environment to discuss anything we like. We really want to inspire each other and make a work day just a bit more fun, we’re professional when we need to be, but in a home environment there’s room for jokes and fun conversations of course. When it comes to working in the field with clients I present myself focused, fast, thinking in solutions and offering help, but most importantly is being myself.