Vincent Mock (1980) is a Dutch contemporary artist based in Amsterdam, creating work that moves between worlds most of us only glimpse: the African wilderness, the open ocean, and the fragile space between nature and the human mind. His art is driven by a deep fascination for the living world and by a strong sense of responsibility for what is happening to it.

An autodidact, Mock’s practice spans painting, sculpture, and installation, evolving over time from traditional canvases to large-scale public works. He creates pieces that are physically present and emotionally direct: life-sized sculptures of endangered marine animals made from thousands of longline fishhooks, giant deer antlers covered in intricate glass beadwork, and the gilded skull of a poached rhinoceros engraved with ancient philosophy.

Before fully dedicating himself to art, Vincent worked as a conservationist in Africa, an experience that continues to shape his artistic vision. His work is informed by intense physical labour, organic forms found in nature, and questions that linger long after the encounter: what do we value, what do we destroy without noticing, and what kind of future are we building?

Vincent Mock’s artistic focus lies at the intersection of environmental science, indigenous rights, evolution, and spirituality. Without preaching, his work invites us to feel our connection to the natural world again and to reflect on how fragile that bond has become.