Bronze in Fine Art/Abstract / 2026 / Fine Art / Abstract

• Prize
  Bronze in Fine Art/Abstract
• Photographer
  Marcel van Beek, Germany
• Date of Photograph
  2025
• Website
  https://www.marcelvanbeek.de
• Instagram
  @_marcel_van_beek_

In 'Citrinitas', Marcel van Beek explores the transition from fluid matter to ephemeral syntax. Captured through pure optical processes, the series documents condensation on industrial glass panes, where traces of snails and environmental residues form an organic script. These ‘light-scripts’ investigate the alchemy of the ordinary, transforming mundane moisture into complex, golden-hued abstractions. By isolating these fleeting moments of structural formation, the work challenges the boundaries between natural phenomena and intentional calligraphic art, revealing a hidden, elemental language.

Marcel van Beek (b. 1990) is a contemporary fine art photographer whose work explores the intersection of functional landscapes and ecological transformation. His practice constitutes a meticulous study of space, navigating the boundaries between expansive landscapes and densifying cityscapes. In collaboration with scientific institutions like the UFZ Leipzig, he translates complex environmental systems into a reduced, painterly visual language. Van Beek’s work transcends traditional photography, offering a tactile, cinematic meditation on a world in flux.

Awards Curators' Pick, Artsy (2025)
Featured in "In Focus" programme, Singulart (2025)
2nd, 3rd Place Subcategories, Phi Photo Awards 2026
Multiple Platinum & Gold Winnings, MUSE Photography Awards 2026
2 Nominations, Fine Art Photography Awards 2026
Editors' Picks, LensCulture: Critics' Award (2026) & Minimalist Photography Awards (2026)