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is a research-based photographer inspired by the impact of human actions on their environment and the way humans relate to natural phenomena.
With her imaginative and investigative approach she aims to open up a conversation about themes such as control, conflict and co-existence.



ABOUT

In my infancy, I travelled to Switzerland with my parents. This first great journey marked the beginning of my annual summer visits to the mountains.
Amidst the peaks, I feel small and insignificant, yet also part of something greater, something powerful.

It was there, in the Swiss mountains, that I first became aware of the human imprint on the landscape — a proliferation of houses, ski lifts, road networks, and river dams. The artificial encroached upon the mountain. It laid the groundwork for my critical eye, and I began to question the extent to which we, as humans, can and should manipulate and control our environment.
Based in Amersfoort (NL). Member of Split Collective 



EXHIBITIONS

Head On Photo Festival

Group exhibition Environmental Photo Awards
Bondi Beach Promenade, Sydney, Australia
11.11.2023 – 03.12.2023
2023

OpenWalls Arles 2023

Group exhibition ‘Truth’
Galerie Huit, Arles, France
05.07.2023 – 23.09.2023
2023

Graduation Show ‘Blik’ Fotoacademie

Loods 6, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
15.12.2022 – 18.12.2022
2022



PUBLICATIONS

Head On Foundation

RCM Collaboration with Head On Photo Awards
2023


Australian Geographic

Seeing it ‘Head On’
2023

The Guardian

Would I lie to you? Images that speak the truth – in pictures
2023

British Journal of Photography

Announcing the winners of OpenWalls Arles Vol. 4
2023

Apituley & De Schepper

Instagram takeover
2023

PF Fotografie Magazine

Graduationshow Fotoacademie: introspection and research
2022

Lensculture Editors Pick

Summer Open Gallery
2022



AWARDS & GRANTS

Head On Environmental Awards

Finalist
2023


OpenWalls Arles Vol. 4

Winner
2023



EDUCATION

Fotoacademie Amsterdam

NIMA A en B Marketing Utrecht
BA Journalism Windesheim Zwolle


2018 - 2022
2010 - 2011
2001 – 2005
© Frederike Kijftenbelt