From 119m Below to 152m Above (2019)
Intervention, C-Print, Dual Screen Video, HD1080 

From 119m Below to 152m Above began with a walk through the historic center of Maastricht, where I encountered a wall composed of marlstone—a rock type native to the Limburg region. Photographing this wall sparked an exploration of Maastricht through the history and transformation of this material.

Limburg marlstone was primarily deposited during the Cretaceous period, between 66 and 145 million years ago. Today, it exists both deep underground in a vast network of quarries and above ground in the structures and landscapes of Maastricht and the Limburg region. This project examines the layered connection between the city's urban and rural environments by following the life cycle of this material—from its geological origins, to its extraction 119 meters below ground, to its presence in the built environment, including 152-meter-high structures.

The work unfolds through performative actions that explore this material's journey and its role in shaping the region. These actions are documented and presented as an installation that combines dual-screen video and C-print photography. The result is a multi-sensory narrative that traces the intersections of geology, architecture, and the human presence within the landscape.

Produced during the RURBAN Masterclass: Landscapes on the Move at the Jan van Eyck Academy in Maastricht, this project was made possible with support from Fer Rouwet, the Elisabeth Strouven Fund, Stichting Kanunnik Salden / Nieuwenhof, the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, the Mondriaan Fonds, the municipality of Maastricht, and the province of Limburg.