Every summer as a child, I travelled to the Swiss mountains with my family. It was there that I first became aware of the human imprint on the landscape, and began to question how far we can, and should, intervene in the natural world. 

That awareness continues to shape my work. Through photography, I explore the tension between our desire to preserve and control nature, and the inevitability of change and loss.



Group exhibitions

Head On Photo FestivalBondi Beach Promenade, Sydney, AU
2023
OpenWalls Arles 2023Galerie Huit, Arles, FR
2023

Graduation show BlikLoods 6, Amsterdam, NL
2022


Publications

Glaciers alpins sous toiles. Une histoire photographique   Nathalie Dietschy, featured photographer2025


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
2022


Awards

Head On Environmental Awards Finalist, AU
2023


OpenWalls Arles Vol. 4, British Journal of PhotographyWinner, FR
2023


Education

Fotoacademie Amsterdam, NLJournalism, BA, Windesheim Zwolle, NL
2018 - 2022
2001 – 2005
© Frederike Kijftenbelt