Kim Boske is a Dutch visual artist and photographer known for her layered, time-based imagery that explores the fluidity of perception and the natural world. Born in 1978 in Hilversum, Netherlands, and based in Amsterdam, Boske creates composite works that merge multiple perspectives into a single frame, revealing the passage of time within still images. Her practice blends photography with elements of drawing and natural materials, offering a poetic reflection on nature’s constant transformation.
Kamiyama encapsulates seven years of artistic research, during which Boske has explored the deep interconnections between humanity, nature, and time. This book will include projects such as Amagoi no Taki, Stone Stamp, Akui Gawa, and Ensō. Each work highlights, in its own way, the subtle layers of the landscape and its community. A central figure in Boske’s work in Kamiyama is the Akui Gawa (river), which flows like a lifeline through the valley, connecting the surrounding communities. Historically, the river would often overflow, enriching the soil and making it ideal for cultivating Japanese indigo (Persicaria Tinctoria). This plant, essential to local craftsmanship for centuries, forms a near-symbiotic connection with its environment in Boske’s work. For the residents, the river reflects the ecological and economic health of the area: the water level and the vitality of flora and fauna are seen as indicators of the balance between humans and nature. This deep, layered relationship between landscape and life forms the foundation of the project.
