Recent WorksThis recent collection, Bootsma uses photography, acrylic paint, ink, charcoal and wax on panel to create seductive landscapes that point out human complicity in the destructive effect of pollution that looms over the well being of the planet. In these predominately "seascapes", industry is inserted where there is human recreation and the unexpected presence of traffic signs signifies the prevalence of car culture. These insertions remain on the periphery of our consciousness where we mistake them to be benign and irrelevant to our daily activities.
Mountain Series - 2005This collection was inspired by Bootsma’s participation in SilvrettAtelier Artist’s Residency in Austria in August 2004. Here the dominant image of the mountain expands beyond the boundary of the photograph: a distillation of place and experience. The photo panels, Anatomy of the Mountain 1, 2, 3 and 4, explore the ambiguous perception of space experienced in the mountains.
ArchivesThis collection continues to reflect the recurring theme of the landscape and human intervention. The use of found metal, as an industrial remnant is evident in these past works as is the use of pictorial architectural arrangements. Spontaneous treatment of paint and surface evoking organic matter and earth phenomena is juxtaposed with the defined image in the photograph. The tree as subject resonates for its myriad rich symbolism and its presence in both natural and urban settings.