In her thought-provoking work, Astrid Verhoef explores the complicated and fragile relationship between people and nature, especially in today's urban life. Her surreal photography starts with images of empty and lifeless landscapes, which set the stage for her exploration. In these stark environments, Verhoef adds various objects and figures that seem out of place, encouraging viewers to think about how disconnected we are from the natural world. By including common urban items in her art, she highlights the struggle to reconnect with nature amidst the obstacles we face. As these objects change into unfamiliar, cold shapes, they emphasize this disconnect even more. Verhoef’s work balances a feeling of calm with an unsettling undertone, revealing the complexities of modern life and the ongoing conflict between what is natural and what is man-made.


Astrid Verhoef's work is part of the collection of the Société Nationale des Beaux Arts in Paris and has been published internationally and exhibited in New York, Sydney, Paris, Milan, Tokyo and Berlin, among others. Her work has been awarded at the Prix de la Photographie Paris, International Photography Awards, Salon des Beaux Arts Paris, New York Photo Festival, and more.

Transcendence reflects on our bond with the planet and the possibility of rising beyond material distractions to embrace infinite potential. Inspired by Renaissance ideals of beauty, harmony, and balance, this series honors our connection to nature’s greatness and infinity. This image of Gaia flows beyond perception toward higher consciousness. Cloud formations suggest inspiration, optimism, and spiritual awakening.

Vee Speers, an Australian artist based in Paris, is acclaimed for her poetic and meticulously staged photographs. Her work often blurs reality and imagination, inviting viewers into worlds that are both timeless and deeply human.