Olafur Eliasson is a conceptual artist known for his large-scale immersive installations that explore the intersection of art, science, and nature. Highlighting themes of climate change, pollution, and the relationship between humans and nature, Eliasson uses his work to raise awareness for environmental causes. In 1997, the artist began his Island series, for which he traveled around, capturing photographs of the islands surrounding Iceland. He continued shooting the locale over the next five years, in series such as Iceland, 2002, capturing its changing terrain. The images show the landscape from different angles, presenting the effects of time and climate change, inspiring the viewer to consider themes of evolution and perspective.

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