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   sniffles wrote 4 months ago

   This has always been one of my personal concerns - striking the balance in achieving quality art without adding damage to the environment.

   I believe beauty provides a way for humans to recognise the importance of nature and therefore connects us with it in order to repair the Cartesian damage. However, the irony that it's difficult to achieve high quality results without some adverse environmental impact.

   I'd love it if others could share their thoughts, experiences and in how to straddle the fence!

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   Busybee replied 4 months ago

   First of all, nice group! I think one of the best artists working in this arena is the infamous Andy Goldsworthy. As far as scale and quality this man ticks all the boxes.

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   thewrittenone replied 2 months ago

   I think what is definitely needed is a high concept piece of art that celebrates the earth and our relationship with it, is globally recognised and has little to no impact on the earth itself. The Crystal Palace, The Titanic and The Eiffel Tower were a testament to the Industrial Revolution. The Green Revolution now needs 'its' iconic symbol. Andy could very well be the person to achieve this. He's got my vote anyway.

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   aya replied 28 days ago

   yes andy is a hero! not only does he use sustainable materials he also teaches us not to be precious and attached to material objects!

   I have stoped using oil paint for environmental reasons and try to only use waste materials. and it breaks my heart to see how artist treat materials and the waste that some of them create.

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