b. 1978, Groningen, Netherlands
Marjolijn Dijkman’s practice explores science, ecology, and speculative fiction. Her work often engages with the histories of colonialism, environmental change, and collective imagination, revealing the biases and power structures embedded in scientific and cultural myths. Working across various mediums, including sculpture, video, photography, film, installation, and participatory projects, her research-driven approach explores the lasting impact of positivism and determinism on collective memory.
Dijkman’s projects frequently draw from archival research and fieldwork, reinterpreting scientific methodologies and technologies to highlight their social and ecological implications. Her multimedia installation Between the Lines (2024), for instance, focuses on the effects of climate change on the forests of the Zone Rouge in northeastern France, an area deeply impacted by World War I. The project highlights the ongoing consequences of war and climate change, providing a powerful commentary on the intersections of human conflict and ecological crisis.
Marjolijn Dijkman’s work has been presented at international venues such as Edith-Ruß-Haus für Medienkunst; Oldenburg, ICA, London; Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati; Lenbachhaus, Munich; Spike Island, Bristol; Berkeley Art Museum, Museo and Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City. She is the co-founder of Enough Room for Space, a collaborative platform for artistic research that fosters interdisciplinary dialogues on social and ecological transformation.
