Isabelle Pateer

UNSETTLED

UNSETTLED (2008 - 2024) is a long term project on change and environment and addresses 
a current topic with global relevance. The series documents the evolution of the Antwerp harbour expansion zone in Belgium which finds itself on a competing global position for container traffic. The area is undergoing major transitions through vast Industrial expansions and related nature compensation plans imposed by the European Union to balance the industrial growth with ecological areas and protect the hinterland against rising sea levels. Starting from this local Belgian example the UNSETTLED project refers to a global tendency of industrial, economic and environmental shifts and the challenge to balance these elements for a sustainable future.

"The work provides a thought-provoking interpretation on the concept of transformation, exposing the challenging aspects of globalisation and urbanisation. “

Maya Anner, Head Curator PHOTO IS:RAEL

Isabelle Pateer

Isabelle Pateer (°1980 NL) holds a Master in Fine Arts (2003, Brussels) and works as a (freelance) art and documentary photographer on personal series as well as commissioned work for International clients among which The New York Times and Financial Times. 
 Her work has been exhibited worldwide, including Photoville Photography Festival New York, Photofusion Gallery London, Copenhagen Photo Festival, Photo Ireland Festival, Botanique gallery Brussels, Daegu Photo Biennale, Korea and Fotofestiwal Lodz, where Isabelle was a finalist for the Grand Prix. The series “Unsettled” has been awarded, published and exhibited internationally and received a project grant from the Dutch ‘Anna Cornelis Foundation’.

www.isabellepateer.com

Exhibition Availability

Youth House of Culture; Warszawska 79A St.; available 26.09-25.10.2024; Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00; Sunday closed; 29.09 open 10:00-14:00; admission free.