Eva Kröse is a visual artist based in Utrecht. In her atmospheric, absurdist, and intuitive work, she explores existential questions revolving around themes such as identity, fear, and the meaning of things.
She utilises the interplay between analog and digital techniques within animation, illustration, and virtual reality. In addition to her autonomous work, she creates commissioned pieces for television and various cultural and social organisations.
During the Next XR trajectory, she delved into the potential of VR and the possibilities of translating the feeling and symbolic meaning of existential fear through an immersive experience—a profound and unsettling sensation that is difficult to express, yet deeply felt.
Her project aims to bring participants closer to this emotion while also providing a soothing experience, offering recognition and comfort to those who struggle with such fears, and bridging the gap between the intangible nature of existential anxiety and the tangible possibilities that immersive technology offers.