Touch some grass

Marit Westerhuis (b. 1992, The Netherlands) is an Amsterdam-based artist with an MFA from the University of Applied Science in Groningen and a residency at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten. She creates kinetic installations that blend organic elements like moss and water with industrial materials such as steel and PVC. Incorporating robotics, her installations simulate natural movements, creating immersive environments where nature and technology converge in a discordant and sometimes unsettling way. Her work reflects a fascination with humanity’s relentless pursuit of technological progress and the sacrifices made for it, often contributing to ecological crises. By integrating historical references, mythological themes, and contemporary discourse, Westerhuis constructs alternative narratives that prompt reflection on humanity’s relationship with technology and nature. Recent exhibitions include showcases at the Hermitage in Amsterdam (2023), Nieuw Dakota in Amsterdam (2023), and her debut solo exhibition at the Groninger Museum in Groningen (2022).