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world shaped by interests and economic growth, she
unflinchingly portrays the consequences of human actions.
Her art becomes a mirror reflecting the continuous
suppression and depletion of nature by our species.
The Impact of Social Separation
Kleekamp’s primary focus rests on etchings, where rice
paper becomes her canvas. Within these delicate lines, she
unveils the impact of social separation. Special elements
and motifs convey the fractures in our interconnected
world. Through her art, she urges us to pause and reflect
on our role as stewards of the environment.
A Call for Reflection
Global economic and environmental issues find their voice
in Kleekamp’s work. She challenges us to consider the
consequences of our actions - how we exploit nature,
often heedless of sustainability. The overbearing economy,
epitomized by Thomas Rau, reverberates through her
art. Climate change, plastic pollution, fine dust, and the
vanishing biodiversity - all find expression in her delicate 2020 edition - a celebration of artists championing
strokes. environmental conservation and human rights - solidifies
Carla Kleekamp: A Visionary Voice her place as a visionary voice.
In the lineage of old Chinese painters, Kleekamp breathes Carla Kleekamp’s oeuvre transcends borders, urging us to
life into voids within her drawings. Dynamics and rhythm reevaluate our relationship with nature. As we navigate a
emerge, inviting viewers to engage with her visual world in flux, her art serves as a poignant reminder: We
narratives. Her inclusion in the Art Tour International are both witnesses and architects of our shared reality.

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