Nestled deep within a UNESCO Natura 2000 World Heritage landscape near Amsterdam, Marit Harte does not merely observe nature—she exists within it. Here, amidst shifting skies and restless winds, her work is shaped as much by the elements as by her own hands. Sculptures dry beneath the sun, surfaces are tempered by fire, and the storm-worn shutters of her atelier drum against the gales—a rhythmic echo of the land’s untamed spirit. Her three-dimensional paintings, mirrors and sculptures embody the delicate balance between nature’s force and its vulnerability.
Marit works with discarded and reclaimed materials, embracing imperfection as a testament to time and transformation. Every hole, every weathered edge tells a story—not of decay, but of resilience. The fragility she captures is not one of weakness, but of a world strained by human hands—powerful, yet perilously finite. Her creations are not mere reflections of nature; they are forged within its embrace. They do not demand attention, but command a quiet reckoning. In their presence, time slows. In their textures, the elements whisper. In their stillness, they remind us of all that is fleeting—and all that endures.
