This seminar considers the role of the artist in shifting culture at a time of planetary urgency. Artists have for a long time questioned our world, and the impact of humanity on the planet is no exception, as is borne out by the tremendous increase in ecologically themed art in the past fifteen years. Artists can be catalysts for moving the collective consciousness and helping to chart novel ways of thinking. This is especially important now, as new ways of thinking and acting are urgently needed to create equitable and sustainable futures. An artist is never simply a mirror, nor a pair of rose-colored glasses for the world to see through. They can disrupt and challenge conventions, and work outside of any regulation. They have the ability to transform scientific concepts and filter them through their individual sensibilities, giving visibility to often invisible threats of climate change. How does contemporary ecological art contribute to information sharing and changing perceptions? How might it lead to increased participation in developing and supporting sustainable and equitable global futures? How is the impact of climate-themed art different than scientific or media communication? How do artists work collaboratively across disciplines to address both the physical and ethical dimensions of sustainability, challenging the separation of art and other fields? This seminar will revisit the role of the artist in society in a time of climate crisis.
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