Jette Held (*1982) is interested in the chemistry of things. They leave traces that lead to the image. The photochemical process in the form of time and reaction is inscribed in these pictures. Based on her artistic approach, she has produced a series of portraits of the Oker. It consists of photograms that she exposed directly at night in the water of the Oker. Immediately afterwards, the photographs were
developed by her on site using an analog hand printing process.

For Oscar Lebeck (*1993), remembrance and commemoration are essential foundations of Germany's democratic self-image. In his photographs, the artist demonstrates the specific possibilities of art to make historical events present. The image of the Helmstedt lignite mining area was characterized by open-cast pits, spoil heaps and industrial plants. With the advent of the energy transition, the landscape in the lignite mining area began to change. It is increasingly becoming a
recreational area with lakes. In his work, Lebeck uses mirrors to play with the water of the lakes and the surrounding area, bringing the two together in a new way.
together in a new way.

Kai Löffelbein's (*1981) work reflects his interest in the way political and economic structures shape modern society. He has worked in various countries in Asia and Africa. For this project, he has undertaken an exploration of riverside landscapes to capture the dynamic interactions between the river and its surroundings. The photographic documentation includes various natural scenarios such as floodplains, meadows and forested banks. Each of these elements provides a visual context for understanding the ecological and cultural aspects that characterize the river.

Yana Wernicke (*1990) deals in her work with the photographic representation of animals and the relationship
depiction of animals and the relationship between humans and nature and other living beings. For this project, she focused on the Jura Sea. A sea that once was and that has left striking traces in the Braunschweig landscape to this day. At the Schandelah excavation site, she was particularly interested in the local people.