My doctoral research focuses on Eemland, a region shaped by the interplay of human intervention, natural forces, and artistic expression, reflecting broader themes of land use, environmental transformation, and cultural identity. Through an in-depth analysis of five key artworks—Camera Obscura, Compact, Polderfluisteraar, Hooifabriek, and EeM—I explore how art interrogates the complex relationship between landscape, technology, and human history in this Dutch region. Eemland’s evolution from peatland to a technologically advanced landscape provides a unique lens to examine contemporary issues like sustainability and climate change.

The Camera Obscura project transforms a small, unused milk shed in the Eemland region into an interactive lens through which the landscape is captured and projected, creating an inverted image of the surrounding environment.

The Camera Obscura project has evolved into a long-term exploration of the Eemland landscape through images and film. By capturing hourly photos over the span of a year, I aim to create a “self-portrait” of the polder, documenting subtle shifts in light, weather, and seasons. These images are compiled into a film that reveals the dynamic interaction between the land and sky, with the movement of clouds often taking center stage. The resulting visuals are minimalist yet powerful, portraying the seemingly static landscape as a constantly changing entity. This slow, meditative process invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between time, space, and nature, transforming the Eemland into an ever-evolving artwork

More on Camera Obscura here (in Dutch)