The Ephemeral Lake

Description

The Ephemeral Lake unfolds Jakob Kudsk Steensen's artistic universe through his research in the desert landscapes of the American West, where lakes appear as fleeting as they are precious. These transient bodies of water become emblems of a fragile nature, disclosed through the interplay of art and technology. At the intersection of immersive installation, painterly Romanticism, and speculative fiction, the artist offers a sensory experience of the living world. The collected essays examine his practice and its lineages, notably its dialogue with Caspar David Friedrich. Balancing critical insight with literary resonance, the volume invites readers to contemplate what endures within the ephemeral.