The work ‘Goeppertia Zebrina’ shows the roots of one of my house plants. The territory of this plant is delimited by the flowerpot and possible underground communication with the rest of its community is restricted. The plants become individuals.

This work refers to the origin and history of most of our houseplants, once taken and brought to the Western world, they reveal a history of colonialism and anthropocentrism.

Sarah Van Marcke is a visual artist based in Antwerp, Belgium.

She studied photography at Luca School of Arts in Brussels and completed the post academic program, Master in Research at Sint Lucas Antwerp. She works with photography, graphical techniques, video and installation. 

www.sarahvanmarcke.com     @sarah.van.marcke

• Edition of 5

• Printed on Canon Photo Paper Pro Luster, with archival quality

• 21.0 x 29.7 cm with white border as seen in preview