Even Hier
The exhibition ‘Even Hier’ by photographer and visual artist Jasper Zijlstra (Apeldoorn) shows the world through the eyes of a migratory bird.
Even Hier by photographer and visual artist Jasper Zijlstra (Apeldoorn) shows the world through the eyes of a migratory bird. You can see the exhibition from 17 October to 22 November in the ACEC Salon.
What do you discover when you view the world through the eyes of a migratory bird? A surprisingly large amount, as the scientists at the interdisciplinary research centre BirdEyes know. In 2025, they invited artist Jasper Zijlstra for a ‘residency’ in the Wadden Sea region, where they conduct research into migratory birds. For a year, he regularly accompanied them to find inspiration and create new work. The result of this inspiring collaboration can be seen from 17 October to 22 November in the ACEC Salon.
In the exhibition Even Hier, Zijlstra presents two new works that were created during this project: Habitat and Body of Work. The works are both an ode to intriguing migratory birds and to the perseverance of the people who study them.
With his work, Zijlstra mainly hopes to share his sense of wonder with people. “The facts surrounding climate change are on the table. Now we have to move forward in a different way,” he says. “Wonder can bring movement. It can lead to involvement, in something that you might want to protect.”
About Jasper Zijlstra
Photographer and visual artist Jasper Zijlstra (Apeldoorn, 1990) enjoys collaborating with scientists and experts. In his work, he connects photographic experiment with ecological research and makes complex, hidden worlds visible. Since 2022, he has focused mainly on the human response to climate change.
BirdEyes
BirdEyes is an inspiring collaboration between the Faculty of Science and Engineering and Campus Fryslân (faculties of the University of Groningen). The research centre is affiliated with the Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development and also has strong ties with the NIOZ (Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research), the University of Amsterdam, Tresoar and the Fryske Akademy.
This exhibition was made possible in part by BirdEyes and the Gieskes-Strijbis Fonds.
