We have spent some time in Namibia and worked on some creative projects. It was lovely to be back in the desert. The desert feels like home to me. There is a special connection, which I just cannot put into words.
This is one of the first works I created in the Namib desert, in the dune belt south of Swakopmund.
Fortunatley my husband loves to join me in the desert and with my creative projects. He enjoys to document my process, and then editing it into beautiful little artvideos and composing the music for it. These videos bring a new dimension to my work. It also shows the beautiful landscape in a new perspective and puts my work in scale and relation to the surroundings.
Some more images:
Creative Encounters
And while working I had a lovely and curious visitor. This little guy hopped along very closely as I collected the stones without a sign of fear. He seemed to just enjoy the activity and maybe the company. I thought of offering him some water in the shade which the car gave (the only shade wide and far). He accepted and some time later another little friend came to join him. I just love these unexpected moments of deep connection with nature.
Bird checking out my creative experiments. 
Two birds in the desert enjoying my water offering. 
Let’s first check the ingredients…
Imke Rust 
Wonderful art work- as I love the dessert so much- not born in Africa, but I feel home there- great
creativity yo do- never stop
Thank you so much! I enjoyed being home so much and it is special for me to be able to create artworks there. And so happy when it brings joy to others. 🙂