/ Starting in December 2024, Yvette will embark on a journey, cycling from Nepal to Europe. This trip is not only an adventure in itself, but also marks the beginning of a reinvention of her photographic work, following seven years of experience as a Waldorf teacher.

As a teacher, I reached a point where I felt limited by the traditional education system—yes, even within the framework of Waldorf education. While I’ve always believed in the power of learning, I now find myself questioning: What is learning, really? Can it exist outside the conventional structures and expectations of the school system as we know it?

This journey, cycling from Nepal to Europe, is not only a physical adventure, but also an opportunity to explore these questions more deeply. Driven by curiosity and a growing sense of urgency, I seek to understand how education could look if it were based on trust rather than fear, on self-direction rather than compliance. I want to explore alternative approaches—perhaps unschooling or other forms of learning that allow for greater freedom, creativity, and growth. My goal is to step outside the boundaries of what I’ve known and discover new ways of teaching and learning, both for myself and for those I work with.

As part of this journey, I plan to weave my exploration of education into my photographic work, using the camera not only as a tool for documenting the world, but also for reflecting on and experimenting with alternative ways of learning. Through photography, I hope to capture the moments and insights that arise during this process of reinvention, exploring how visual storytelling can help reflect and engage with (new ways of) learning - both individually and collectively.