Our latest paper, "NaturArchy: a multidisciplinary exploration of soil science & art" is available open access on Discover Soil journal!
The paper brings as case studies two SciArt collaborations:
- Compos[t]ing, which explores the building materials, with an emphasis on local, indigenous, and undervalued knowledge, and re-usability and adjustability as elements of adapting to our changing conditions
- Lament, which explores death from a more-than-human perspective in times of environmental disruption
Abstract:
Compos[t]ing and Lament are two multidisciplinary artworks that combine soil science, visual and performance art, and digital technologies to raise awareness of the importance of soil and its role in our lives. This article discusses the scientific background, artistic concepts, and technological innovations behind the projects. At the same time it highlights the relevance of art-science collaborations to engage audiences at an experiential level, on scientific and policy issues relating to soil. The case studies show how art-science collaborations and artistic research contribute to knowledge valorisation. By merging soil science and art, Compos[t]ing and Lament offer unique perspectives on the complex systems of soil formation, soil degradation, the history of human interaction with soil, and the potential for sustainable land management.
The paper is open access: read it here!
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