Essays about: "Environmental artist"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Environmental artist.

1. 1. Garbage In, Garbage Out? : Exploring textile sculpture through refuse material

   University essay from Konstfack/Textil

   Author : Karina Nøkleby Presttun; [2023]
   Keywords : craft; textile sculpture; upcycling; second-hand; music; synesthesia; electronica; anti-academic;

   Abstract : This paper examines the processes, materials, and influences of Karina Presttun, an artist who explores building abstract sculptures with twine made from second-hand fabrics. She discusses how her work aims to share emotions and visual experiences that do not translate well into text and how she has been inspired by fiber artists, basket makers, and music. READ MORE

3. 2. Implications of Non-Fungible Tokens for the Online Artist

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

   Author : Alexia Hrenyak; [2022]
   Keywords : NFTs; Non-Fungible Tokens; Blockchain; Crypto Art; Digital Collectibles; Online Artists;

   Abstract : Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are unique virtual tokens which are stored on a blockchain and can be linked to a wide range of digital and physical assets. In the online art world, NFTs are meant to function as digital certificates of authenticity and ownership, facilitating provenance research and introducing the notion of scarcity to the digital realm. READ MORE

4. 3. A hidden (re)connection is stronger than an obvious one : ‘the arts’ of channeling social learning in Southern marginalized communities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Parren Douglas Fountain; [2020]
   Keywords : art sustainability science; marginalized communities; social learning; environmental change; transformations; framing; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Marginalized communities in Southern contexts are among those most vulnerable to the effects of our drastically changing climate and environmental systems. Therefore, pathways leading to the transformation of our unsustainable systems, structures, and behaviors affecting these communities must be explored. READ MORE

5. 4. The Heritage : A personal study of the brooch as a signal surface

   University essay from Konstfack/Ädellab

   Author : Eva Skärlund; [2020]
   Keywords : Jewellery; brooches; plastic; climate crisis; semiotics; visual communication; heritage; the Anthropocene;

   Abstract : This paper looks at how I as a jeweller can use my craft knowledge to raise awareness of environmental issues. In our society we are informed on a daily basis how elevated average temperatures, melting glaciers and forest fires affect and will affect our future, but also future generations’ living conditions on earth. READ MORE

6. 5. Making art for sustainability? : A qualitative study about identifying artists' perspective on the relationship between environmental art and sustainable development

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

   Author : Linnea Kindvall; [2019]
   Keywords : Environmental art; Sustainability; Environmental artist; Sustainable art; Sustainable development; Miljökonst; Hållbarhet; Miljökonstnär; Hållbar konst; Hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : Environmental art is increasingly becoming a medium to address environmental challenges and studies have shown that the art form offers many opportunities when included within work of sustainable development. This study has investigated artists motivations to pursue environmental art and asked whether artists believe that art can contribute to sustainable development. READ MORE