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EXPLORE what catches my eye in detail

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DISCOVER my eclectic process to create singular, rhapsodic artworks


META

because

I delve into the essence of transformation and the infinite layers of experience 


MORPHIC

because

I continually evolve, in search of beauty, embodying TRUTH in this endless journey


I imagine my vision began before birth, but it truly took shape professionally in 1993 when I began to witness the world through the lens as an international freelance photojournalist. This transformative chapter culminated in 2010 with my award-winning book Latitude Zero, which chronicles my solo, three-year epic journey around the earth’s edge.


Enter Konrad, my vibrant son, who turned 10 in June 2020. The last decade was a whirlwind, yet deeply precious. Balancing my roles as a devoted wife, mother, and tireless visual artist based in Bangkok and Kinshasa, I endeavored to teach my son to slow down and appreciate life’s small joys while experimenting with different visual art mediums and exploring photography in new ways.


COVID-19 halted our world wanderlust journey, but my insatiable passion to create and grow mentally and spiritually remained steadfast


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CONTACT me if something on my website sparks your interest, crawls under your skin and shouts, “I know the perfect space for that!" 


Global map shaped like a butterfly—an ideal symbol for Stauder's metamorphic art, reflecting her journeys across the earth.
Double exposure - Self portrait of Monique Stauder in DRCongo
Nature's view from Stauder's rural Missouri atelier, highlighting light as her eternal muse.
Congolese boxers training in a makeshift ring deep within Kinshasa's labyrinthine backstreets.
Poetic portrait of a swimmer in Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bay.
Koi Fish in Kyoto, Japan
Bamboo forest outside of Kyoto Japan
Portrait of Monique Stauder feeling the beauty of nature while exploring Japan in June 2024
Monique Stauder's assemblage art - a metamorphic artistic creation in process - combining antiques, found objects and collected curios from around the world.
Monique Stauder's whimsical eye photography ... details of St Louis series
Monique Stauder's whimsical eye photography ... details of St Louis series
Monique Stauder's whimsical eye photography ... details of St Louis series
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