Pie Aerts is a photographer based in Amsterdam. When he was 7 years old, his father didn’t give him his first camera but somehow here we are.
Pie’s work examines and questions the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world in an attempt to explore why we seem increasingly disconnected from each other, ourselves, and our natural environment. In doing so, he chooses hope over despair, and coexistence over conflict.
He firmly believes that art has the power to console, heal, and restore our lost connections. Putting this belief into practice, he founded Prints for Wildlife, a fundraising platform that unites over 275 photographers from around the world to sell art in support of conservation. Since its inception in 2020, the platform has generated $2.1 million, all of which has been donated to the African Parks Network to support African communities and wildlife.
Pie proudly serves as Canon EMEA Ambassador and Gitzo global brand ambassador.
You can see more of his work on Instagram as Because People Matter & Pie Aerts
Oh and watch the video below if you want to learn about what drives all of the above.
Image courtesy portrait of Pie: Nanda Hagenaars
