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CARLA KLEEKAMP FERDINANDUS
Lives and works in DB Hilversum, The Netherlands
https://www.carlakleekamp.nl

Carla Kleekamp, a Dutch creative activist and artist, demonstrates a
deep understanding of both Eastern and Western traditional art in her
intricately detailed symbolic representations of society. Her work spans
various mediums, including aquarelles, etchings, drawings, watercolors,
and engravings, all aimed at raising environmental awareness.
Kleekamp's primary focus is on etchings on rice paper, where she
portrays the impact of social separation through special elements and
motifs. Her art addresses global economic and environmental issues,
urging viewers to reflect on how humanity suppresses, abuses, and
exhausts nature through non-sustainable exploitation. These themes
are not just expressions of creativity but powerful statements on the
continuous suppression and exhaustion of nature by human activities.

Kleekamp's commitment to environmental advocacy is evident in
her exploration of themes such as climate change, plastic pollution,
fine dust, and biodiversity loss. Her interdisciplinary approach
blends traditional etching techniques with her environmental
activism, and her works embody her personal reflections and deep
concerns about the environment. Her art challenges societal norms
and urges a reconsideration of values and actions towards the
environment, making her a prominent figure in the intersection of
art and activism.
Carla Kleekamp's work is a clarion call for environmental awareness
and action. Through her art, she urges society to reconsider its
values and the impact of its actions on nature. Her delicate yet
powerful representations serve as a reminder of the urgent need
for sustainable practices and respect for the environment.

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