About Marsha Wichers, visual artist

Marsha Wichers (born 1980) graduated in visual arts from the Royal Academy of Art  in the Hague (KABK) in 2012. A few years later she completed a master's degree in Design at the same art academy. The body, nature and the human condition have always been central to her work. She works in an explorative manner, operating at the intersection of different disciplines. Her background as both an artist and a medical professional provides her with a broad and unique perspective on humanity. 

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Through her work, she questions what new technologies mean for humanity. With her project Face Design, she challenges the dehumanization caused by excessive cosmetic procedures. "While it's nice that Botox helps us maintain a good appearance, what is the effect on our human non-verbal communication?"

In the Botanical Wonders project, she blends her sculptures with our earthly botanical world using artificial intelligence. The most extraordinary and beautiful non-existent creations are showcased through animations "But how should we relate to imagery being created with artificial intelligence? It is beautiful and appears lifelike, but can we still distinguish it from the tangible world around us?"