Man always face mighty nature with existential philosophical questions. Man relates to nature with a blend of respect and admiration, often accompanied by rituals, deriving out of anxiety. Western civilization has replaced this attitude by vision of mastery and control of nature. Out of this arrogant approach we have abandoned our bonding with nature and lost a vital way of life. Instead, we act irresponsibly by harnessing advanced technology for the immediate benefit and needs of man, without any attention to the continuous process of destruction of environmental balance. We are facing today the harsh results of this crucial intervention which erodes the delicate equilibrium of nature.

When thinking about the Netherlands my instant connotation is about its never-ending struggle with forces of nature, recognizing the importance of respect for nature and living in coexistence. The long Netherlands' coastline and the long waterways, crossing the shallow country intensively are reminders of the constant threat of flooding. Global warming and the rise of sea level as a consequence, increase this threat. In a broad sustainable approach the sea is not only a threat, it is a source of life, a source of food: fish and sea weed, a source of energy: Wave Energy, Algae Fuel, a transportation route, and a source of our drinking water.

Today, understanding the fragile balance of ecosystem, we must live our life on earth, and more significantly with earth in a continuance dialogue, based on modesty and respect.

My work deals with this delicate coexistence of man and nature.

Material: metal frame, stainless steel sheets, bent Perspex, Algae fuel station, fishing nets, urban agriculture on soilless madia.
Dimensions: 18x18x17 m