Carmen Molenaar (2001, NL) currently lives and works in Arnhem. In her artistic practice, Carmen researches how we as human beings can relate to the 'natural world', to non-human beings. In these times of planetary change, Carmen feels the necessity to find recognise the value our non-human neighbours on whom we depend and share this planet with. She uses her practice as a tool to commit her time, care, respect and reciprocity to non-humans which we otherwise overlook, forget, or don’t know. Carmen feels most connected to the earth when she is outside, and so naturally her artistic studio and processes are mostly based outdoors. Through various media - such as writing, photography, film, sound, ceramics, foraging and cooking - she researches how we can we use our human sensitivity and apparatus to find new ways of connecting with our non-human neighbours.