Salt

To create the Inscapes series, Astrid Verhoef traveled to secluded landscapes around the world, from the Netherlands to Australia to Spain to the US. Photographing herself in isolated, natural scenes, Verhoef embodies a character who attempts to connect to her natural surroundings but struggles with the distractions of modern life. The black and white images verge on the surreal, as Verhoef’s curious character contrasts with the earth around her. Through Inscapes, Verhoef encourages the viewer to remember, evaluate, and appreciate humankind’s connection with nature and place in the natural world.