In the photo series Distorted Nature, Merel Galestian uses surreal colours and intentional digital glitches to visualize humanity's profound impact on the natural world. Through distorted images of nature, the series draws attention to environmental disruption, reflecting the uneasy relationship between human society and the ecosystems around us. The vibrant yet unsettling hues represent the tension between nature's inherent beauty and the damage inflicted upon it.

By embracing deliberate digital imperfections, Galestian highlights the fragility and vulnerability of natural environments in an increasingly digitized and human-altered reality. Each composition invites viewers to reflect upon the subtle ways our actions reshape the world around us, emphasizing the delicate balance between progress and preservation. Distorted Nature is a visual commentary on ecological disruption, calling for renewed awareness and responsibility toward our shared environment. Galestian’s intention is to raise awareness and encourage a deeper reflection on how human actions continually shape—and distort—the natural environment.