Martha Atienza is a Dutch-Filipino video artist exploring her chosen format’s ability to document and question issues related to the environment, community and development. Born to a Dutch mother and Filipino father, Atienza has navigated between these cultures throughout her life, and the oscillation between the two significantly influences her approach to observation, documentation and the concept of the gaze. Her videos are rooted in both ecological and sociological concerns as she studies the intricate interplay between local traditions, human subjectivity and the natural world. Frequently examining her immediate surroundings, she excels in engaging the potential of art as a catalyst for societal transformation.