Ceasing to produce and reduce is not only necessary for ecological and planetary health; it is also necessary for general human wellbeing.
Anna Borrie
Our pilgrimage on Earth concludes with us becoming the Earth.
Priyanka Singh Parihar
When we cultivate intimacy with the land, we attune ourselves to its subtle signs—the whisper of the wind moving trees, the cycles of growth and decay, the seasons that remind us of rest and renewal. As we deepen our relationship with nature, we begin to see ourselves not as separate from the Earth, but as an integral part of her ever-evolving tapestry.
Mia Ganda
I wonder—who first imagined the spirit, transforming an individual’s inner dialogue into a collective language? The breath, spirare, became the spirit—the glimmering, invisible reality we reach for. Everything around us is breathing, human and non-human. Then what makes us spiritual and the non-human only corporeal? Couldn’t the “non-human” also be called the “more-than-human”?
Priyanka Singh Parihar
Though often depicted as the cradle of capitalism, of industrial revolutions, of witch hunts, the European continent is also a land of rich traditions of ecological wisdom, community governance and sustainable practices. These forms of ecological knowledge have existed long before the advent of industrial society and are not merely relics from the past, but living traditions that still offer valuable insights into today’s environmental crisis.
Maria Costan Davara
Whales sing haunting and moving songs that resonate through their oceanic homes, imbuing their world with meaning. Similarly, we humans rely on stirring sounds and music to find purpose in our existence.
Shuwen Yang
The politics of oppression operate on the physical, spiritual, & environmental spheres of influence. When the land is occupied, the coloniser immediately cuts the connection between people and land, eventually cutting the connection within communities, cutting the connection between man and the spiritual, and separating man from spirit from environment.
Dana Barqawi
Guided by the powerful deity Sek, who brought order to the chaotic world, bringing light he allowed life to flourish, separating day from night, defining the boundaries between the sky, earth, and water, and setting the cycles of life in motion. He also taught the first Nasa people the art of weaving. This practice is not just as a method to create useful items but a reflection of the very act of creation itself.
Jemima Lowe
My works are temporary and meant to capture the imagination of all who pass by. They are fantasy structures that remind viewers of a kiss under a lilac bush or a special climbing tree from childhood. I often hear talk of fort building, and some viewers reminisce about the Garden of Eden. Humans enjoy crawling into a natural bivouac and feeling enclosed in a sapling world.
Patrick Dougherty
To create more accountable and inclusive planning systems, I believe there is a need to adopt holistic approaches that consider the needs and perspectives of all participants, including non-human entities.
