desARTification
Photographer: Nik Barte @nikbarte www.desartification.com
Home page: Day Dream, Egypt, Sahara, 2018 – Header: Sacred Wave Egypt, Sahara, 2011
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desARTification: Desert Turned Into Art
desARTification is an ongoing art project spanning more than twenty years, driven by the visionary photographer Nik Barte’s profound love and respect for Mother Nature, particularly embodied in the Sahara Desert. The project’s fundamental concept is rooted in addressing urgent environmental issues such as desertification and climate crises while activating civilization’s emotional memory and sense of interconnectedness.
Nik Barte’s Artistic Journey and Mission
Nik Barte’s artistic approach is characterized by genuine rigor and spiritual depth. He explores nature with extensive study and meticulous attention to detail, seeking to perceive beyond the obvious and uncover deeper meanings. Barte’s transformative journey began with a profound experience in the Mojave Desert in 1993, sparking his lifelong dedication to desert photography and environmental advocacy and study of climate ghange effetcs.
Origins and Purpose of desARTification project
desARTification emerges from Barte’s deep concern over human indifference towards environmental destruction. He embarked on expeditions in the Sahara Desert to capture its essence and convey timeless messages through photography. Barte’s photographs aim to activate civilization’s emotional memory and remind humanity of its interconnectedness with Earth.
Recovering Lost Consciousness through Art
The primary intention of desARTification is to recover humanity’s lost consciousness of interconnectedness and kindness towards each other and the planet. Barte emphasizes the importance of relearning how to love each other and regain awareness of our shared home, Earth, particularly when combating severe phenomena like desertification.
Art as a Catalyst for Change
desARTification represents a challenging effort to build bridges between individuals and souls using the language of beauty and art. It serves as a wake-up call to humanity, urging a transformative shift towards love, respect, and responsibility for the planet. Through timeless and uncontaminated aesthetics, desARTification seeks to heal and restore humanity’s relationship with nature.
If these images and project fascinated you, you may be interested to know that Nikbarte’s work can be freely viewed on his official website www.desartification.com or browsed through the pages of his books and catalogues. His photographic work has been shown in personal and collective exhibitions. His photographic prints are available in two editions: exhibition prints and collectors’ prints, which include platinum-palladium prints.