Nominee
Niké Dolman (Photography, 2017) is fascinated by the relationship between man and nature, climate change, and the footprint we are leaving behind on our planet.
In my art practice, I build a bridge between sustainability and art.
"In my artistic practice, I attempt to build a bridge between sustainability and art. I want to engage people by visually acquainting them with subjects that are difficult to understand but are nevertheless ubiquitous. My field of interest is the biggest global problem of the moment: climate change.
I try to teach people in an intuitive way by inviting my audience to enter a photographic world where different aspects of climate change are displayed, sometimes as plain facts, sometimes in a poetic way. I try to communicate in a stimulating and not condescending manner. My work is future-oriented because I focus on the negative changes, but I also focus on the positive impact that people could have on this global phenomenon.
My work is the ideal combination of culture, art and politically relevant issues. People tend to turn a blind eye to climate change, but I am convinced that this subject belongs on the artistic agenda. In addition, I share my work with large companies that have an impact on the climate and working on their sustainability, and with success. I now have contact with CEOs who buy and exhibit my work in their business space, educating people to positively contribute to a better environment."
