Living Monuments of the Deep

In collaboration with Esther van der Heijden Sounddesign by Danny van der Lugt

Living Monuments of the Deep is a multimedia project consisting of a photo-series and film. In the project, absurd and hybrid creatures transcend divisions between humans and animals, inviting us to re-evaluate our connection with species on the edge of extinction. Through sculptural and monumental costumes, the project pays homage to endangered oceanic species facing diverse threats to their existence. These creatures - marked as endangered on the IUCN Red List - play key roles in the ocean’s chemistry and ecosystems.