Following up on the discussions of an aesthetics of uncivilisation, prompted by the Dark Mountain Project, this essay on the photography of Sasha Bezzubov and the techniques he uses in several different series, to convey conceptual points through landscape photography. Its worth viewing the slideshow to fully understand the point.
Residency Opp and Green Teas(e) Reflections – Creative Carbon Scotland
Our friends and colleagues at Creative Carbon Scotland have a call out for artists to participate in a residency, Mull is a multi-disciplinary weekend-long residency which explores the question, ‘What would it mean to be an artist working in a sustainable Scotland in 50 years’ time?’ through artistic practice and conversation. We’re looking for up... Continue Reading →
Could an artist do this?
Recycling of Gully Waste and General Road Construction Materials in South Lanarkshire The Council requires to procure services for the acceptance and subsequent recycling of gully waste and road construction materials produced from the works of South Lanarkshire Council’s Roads and Transportation Services. Roads and Transportation Services operates four Depots as follows:- Carnwath Depot –... Continue Reading →
Greenmaps: a tool for local youth activism
The Greenmaps movement has spread across the world and has become an effective tool for local youth activism. This slideshow introduces Greenmaps and provides inspiration on how to develop it in your area. Highly recommended. Thanks to Wendy Brawer for highlighting.
DIY art mediums and materials
Linda Weintraub and Natalie Jeremijenko want to artists to make their materials and mediums themselves from resources around them, rather than always sourcing from art stores. Linda Weintraub is a curator, educator, artist, and author. Her many books including To Life: Eco Art in Pursuit of a Sustainable Planet, Cycle-Logical Art: Recycling Matters for Eco-Art, and Eco-Centric... Continue Reading →
Call for Papers: two Sessions at RGS-IBG 2014 Annual International Conference, London, August 26-29, 2014.
Cfps (two) that might be of interest to art and ecology practitioners and theorists - thanks to Michelle Bastion, Graham Jeffrey and Wallace Heim for the flag. “Geoaesthetics: art, environment and co-production” Session convened by Miriam Burke, Royal Holloway, University of London; Sasha Engelmann, University of Oxford; Harriet Hawkins, Royal Holloway, University of London Abstract: Alongside... Continue Reading →
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