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Sven (@ephemeral) - Collective Profile | Groningen, NL PhD Researcher at University of Groningen. Belgian medievalist based in the Northern Netherlands. 🦊 Poly and partnered, open to anything if we get along. 😸 Follow @ephemeralised on Instagram. Recent posts: a man wearing a decorative mask at a masquerade party. he is dressed in formal attire., a poem by joseph brodsky titled "dido and aeneas"., a poem by mary oliver about love and relationships, with a focus on the complexities of love and the speaker's emotional state., a baboon sits inside a wooden structure, looking directly at the camera. the image is used to convey a feeling of being trapped or observed., a vibrant rainbow lorikeet perched on a person's hand, eating from a small bowl. the bird's colorful plumage contrasts with the green foliage in the background., a man smiles for a selfie while standing on a rope bridge. he wears a leather vest and has curly brown hair., a woman walks across a rope bridge in a lush, green jungle environment. the photo captures a sense of adventure and exploration., a lego bird sculpture is displayed on a wooden table. in the background, there is a model of a pyramid., a close-up shot of a black and red dice tower with intricate details and glowing red lights. the tower is on a table, suggesting a board game setup., a man with curly hair and a mustache smiles while cooking in a kitchen. he is wearing an apron and a striped shirt., a man smiles at the camera, holding a plant he impulsively purchased. the photo is taken outside, with a blue sky in the background., a dark, moody photo of a street at night. the moon is visible in the sky above the buildings and streetlights., a man with curly hair and a beard takes a selfie. he is shirtless and wearing a necklace., a serene landscape of a lake at dusk. the sky is a gradient of blues and pinks, reflecting in the calm water., a man holds up a crystal ball in a selfie. he has curly hair and a beard., .
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Sven @ephemeral

Belgian medievalist based in the Northern Netherlands. 🦊 Poly and partnered, open to anything if we get along. 😸
Groningen, NL
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A man wearing a decorative mask at a masquerade party. He is dressed in formal attire.
This masquerade was the bees knees!
A poem by Joseph Brodsky titled "Dido and Aeneas".
An old favourite
A poem by Mary Oliver about love and relationships, with a focus on the complexities of love and the speaker's emotional state.
Mary Oliver
What looking around on the apps feels like
A vibrant rainbow lorikeet perched on a person's hand, eating from a small bowl. The bird's colorful plumage contrasts with the green foliage in the background.
A man smiles for a selfie while standing on a rope bridge. He wears a leather vest and has curly brown hair.
A woman walks across a rope bridge in a lush, green jungle environment. The photo captures a sense of adventure and exploration.
A lego bird sculpture is displayed on a wooden table. In the background, there is a model of a pyramid.
Nerdy work in progress
Boardgame fun with friends
A man with curly hair and a mustache smiles while cooking in a kitchen. He is wearing an apron and a striped shirt.
Let them have cake!
A man smiles at the camera, holding a plant he impulsively purchased. The photo is taken outside, with a blue sky in the background.
Oops I Did It Again (Impulsively Purchased a Plant at the Garden Centre)
A dark, moody photo of a street at night. The moon is visible in the sky above the buildings and streetlights.
The moon knows all my secrets
A man with curly hair and a beard takes a selfie. He is shirtless and wearing a necklace.
I am sometimes a fox, and sometimes a lion.
A serene landscape of a lake at dusk. The sky is a gradient of blues and pinks, reflecting in the calm water.
It seems peaceful enough now but this place was actually a battlefield - where I was besieged by hordes of mosquitoes 🦟
A man holds up a crystal ball in a selfie. He has curly hair and a beard.
Now who would like their fortune told? 🔮
A picturesque view of a large house nestled amidst lush greenery. The image captures the house's exterior, framed by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
“I could live there all alone, she thought . . . No one would ever find me there, either, behind all those roses, and just to make sure I would plant oleanders by the road. . . . People will come to me to have their fortunes told, and I will brew love potions for sad maidens.”
A unique sculpture made of colorful spheres is attached to a tree trunk. The artwork is a striking example of environmental art.
Natura Artis Magistra (Els Otten)
A wooden walkway zigzags across a pond in a lush garden. The scene is filled with greenery and trees under a bright blue sky.
Into the Celtic Garden
A man smiles at the camera while inside a cave. The cave walls are a light brown color.
What if we went into the secret grotto… haha, just kidding… unless…
A stone lion statue sits in front of a traditional Chinese building. Red flowers are in the foreground.
Today is World Lion Day. 🦁 From medieval bestiaries to Ming statues, to the Lion King — something seems to fascinate us about imagining the lion as a symbol of power, strength, and leadership, and as a fierce and devoted guardian.
A man with curly hair smiles while posing by a window. He wears a yellow floral kimono over a white shirt and pants.
A man wearing a gold mask poses for a portrait. The mask has a spiky design.
Masquerades disclose the reality of souls.
A poster promoting a board game called "Monstrum: Playing with Medieval Beasts." The poster features colorful illustrations and text, advertising the game's historical and educational aspects.
Moments like these, it suddenly dawns on me that I didn’t imagine this whole board game design adventure; it’s all real! If all goes as planned, Monstrum will be published next year. 🥹
A man smiles while holding a colorful parrot in a park. The photo captures a moment of joy and connection with nature.
An otter sits on a rock, looking directly at the camera. The photo is taken at a zoo or wildlife sanctuary.
🦦
A squirrel monkey perched on a tree branch, captured in a natural setting. The image highlights the monkey's features against a backdrop of lush greenery.
A frog peeks out from behind a log in a lush, green forest. The image captures the beauty of nature and the hidden life within it.
Peek-a-boo!
A sign reads "I am old and delicate. Please DO NOT sit on me." The sign has a red border and is on a neutral background.
🦁 energy
A man poses with gold number balloons that read "30." He wears a sash and smiles at the camera.
Let the finest years of my life commence! 🎂
A page from a book displays the poem "The Look" by Sara Teasdale. The poem describes a woman's feelings about being kissed by different men.
A nighttime landscape with colorful lights reflecting on the water. The scene evokes a festive atmosphere.
Phantasmagoria in Groningen
A minimalist image featuring a poem on a black background. The poem explores themes of expectation, disappointment, and the search for connection.
A poem about love and relationships is displayed on a black background. The poem is titled "Lighthouses" and explores the complexities of a relationship.
A poem titled "Pronounced" is displayed on a black background. The poem is attributed to Marc Tritsmans with a translation.
Et in Arcadia ego
A close-up shot of a vibrant pink water lily in full bloom. The flower's delicate petals and yellow center are beautifully contrasted against a dark background.
Photo by ephemeral
“Butterflies are self-propelled flowers.”
A long, red, ornate corridor with intricate wooden details. The corridor leads to a garden with a pagoda in the distance.
A digital artwork featuring a poem composed of text extracted from junk mail. The text is displayed in a minimalist style against a black background.
a little something cobbled together from my current junk mail folder
“Animals have an independent mental capacity of memory and they can, in the singing nightingale, in the darkest night, sense the longing of the beings who listen.” – Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert
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