About Paul Jeurissen

In Amsterdam, I grew up surrounded by two-wheelers. They were just everyday objects that you used to go to the shops, work, and school.

In 1981 I pedaled across the U.S.A. Along the way, I met my future wife Grace and discovered a passion for photography.

Later, when we started riding through other countries, I discovered that bicycles have many diverse faces and functions around the world. Soon, I was fascinated to capture these various facets with my camera.

Today, my collection of bicycle images encompasses shots from around the globe. I’ve documented the role of the bicycle everywhere, from Africa and Asia where the bicycle is an important means of earning an income, to the subcultures of the Western world (with their bike-centric communities) where the act of riding a bicycle can send a strong political and social message.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands