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=Understanding of Sustainable Aesthetics=
==Ist das Kunst oder kann das schon weg?==


As a subjectivespoint of view, the words have two different meanings, which can collide into one understanding.  
This artwork shows how a simple human behaviour, of picking up trash can create a collection. As a collection it looses the term of "trash" and regains new purpose, by displaying it in a pathological way.  
Sustainability can be seen as taking eco-friendly ressources and giving it life and therefore great purposes. For example recycling/ upcycling. By using what is already there, we get to make materials or objects more long lasting, without creating new waste.  
Thoughts about the past from these objects occur, like where did these come from and why did the previous owner not think about putting it into the actual place it´s supposed to be in: a bin.  
The aesthetics is what makes the sustainable into some kind of art form. Giving it new life, new meanings and perspectives. Since aesthetic is subjective, the creator has freedom in its expressions and can chose how the art work is presented. Making it a sustainable aesthetic.


==The process of making a sustainable and aesthetic project==
This collection also improves the environment in the present, giving it a sustainable sense while making it aesthetically pleasing. For future relevances it´s important to have an overview of what humans leave behind. Making it an overall time factor.


*General Ideas:
[[File:TrashPathologyVideo.mov|600px]]
> turn nettels into ropes and try to make textile or baskets etc. out of it
> recycle trash into pots for plants + take kitchen scrapes/ herbs/ seeds for regrowing itself.
> turn natural ressources into colours/ paint. for example thumeric = yellow
> I could also combine these ideas into one big project: selfmade coloured basket = pot for the regrowing
        plant.
> find a new usage for trash
> generating Bio gas by using compost


*Chosen idea:  
'''This video shows the most found collectables:''' Tissue  packages, Corona masks, Cigarette boxes, Glas sheds, Banana peels, Candy wrappers, Can openers
use empty masen jars (my flatmates&me have a huge collection)
give them a new life by turning them into terrariums


> How To:
> first layer: gravel
> second layer: soil
> third layer: taller plants (place them et the back), smaller plants (placed at the front)
> last step: place moss, nice looking stones and pieces of tree trunks
> (extra step: place tiny insects that are good for the little eco-system: for example snails and spring tails)


- this project is a great way to keep the plant life sustainable, learn more about micro-organisms and place them in an aestheticly pleasing way
'''Past: memories'''


==Gather materials:==
What is seen as trash by people who throw them on the ground, rather than putting it into a bin, a collectors mind sees treasure.


Glas containers
Purposeless objects regain a new purpose:
[[File:MASEN JARS.jpeg]]
Questions about the object create hidden stories of the person who has touched it last.
In the past.  


Collected stones
Reflect, collect. Collect, reflect.
[[File:STONES.jpeg]]


*RULE FOR PLANTS: Either collect or buy them, no harm should be involved!
This artwork is a collection of imagined memories to create new memories.
Store bought materials:
[[File:imagePLANT.jpeg]] [[File:PLANT3.jpeg]]


Finding plants that lay on the ground only:
[[File:imagePLANT2.jpeg]][[File:mosss.jpeg]]


Moss that is ripped from its place of growth, takes years to regrow. If it is already decaptivated from its origin, its safe to take. Ask mother nature if it would hurt, if its taken away!)
'''Present: act of doing'''


1. attempt of a terrarium:
By simply picking up trash the environment gets cleared up.  
[[File:terrarium1.jpeg]]


==Further development of this project:==
Two present moments can happen:  
Through collecting plants, it was quickly noticed that there is a lot of trash laying around too.
People who walk past trash feel a dirty surrounding // People who walk in surroundings of no sights of trash feel how it´s sopposed to be.  
Simply picking up the trash, helps the environment all around.  
Some trash that has been collected could even be used as a Trash-Terrarium, giving trash a new purpose: sustainable aestheticly pleasing art


[[File:trash4.jpg]] [[File:Trash.jpeg]]
Clear space = clear mind.
[[File:Futerrarium.jpeg]]


another way to create life forms in glass containers is to:
No need to step over past purposeless objects of the unknown people.
People are able to breathe. People sense nature. People can have a break from noticing world issues of pollution. People love to notice.


==Grow plants in a sterile glas environment==
A performance with art:
Pure act of doing.




[[File:stecklinge.jpeg|400px]] [[File:stecklinge1.jpeg|400px]] [[File:stecklinge2.jpeg|400px]][[File:stecklinge3.jpeg|400px]]
'''Future: relevance'''


attempt of putting trash in this aesthetic:
Collected objects contain a new purpose: Awareness, insights, rethinking of own behaviours and most importantly: Art.  
[[File:trashinglas.jpeg]]


==Different types of trash==
Collected objects in display.
Through collecting trash and putting them in glass containers, it creates a transparent way of trash being displayed aestheticly, pathology of trash, recycled in years, being able to observe the process


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==Experiments==
'''Before / After'''
[[Documentation of microbial fuel cell]]
 
[[File:TrashBefore.jpeg]] [[File:TrashAfter.jpeg]]
 
'''The Beauty of Trash'''
 
[[File:Trashbag.jpeg]] [[File:PickUp.jpeg]] [[File:Tobaco.jpeg]] [[File:Trashmilka.jpeg]] [[File:actimel.jpeg]]
 
'''Learn Factor'''
 
Through letting go of embarrassment carrying a trash bag around, a higher form of acceptance has been achieved. Even better, people around are thankfull and compliment this work of art. In hope to inspire them to try out such act of kindness themselves or even just reflect on behaviours to change for a greater good brings new teachings on all kinds of levels. By making it fun to do, rather than feeling angry at humanity, it brings ease to the mind. Cleaning up within and on the outside.
 
==Process==
*[[/The process of making a sustainable and aesthetic project]]
 
 
[[File:canopeners1.jpeg|400px]]


[[Building a Joule Thief]]
==On Sustainable Aesthetics==


Subjectively speaking, the words have two different meanings, which can collide into one understanding.
*Sustainability can be seen as taking eco-friendly ressources and giving it life and therefore great purposes. For example recycling/ upcycling. By using what is already there, we get to make materials or objects more long lasting, without creating new waste.
*The aesthetics is what makes the sustainable into some kind of art form. Giving it new life, new meanings and perspectives. Since aesthetic is subjective, the creator has freedom in its expressions and can chose how the art work is presented. Making it a sustainable aesthetic.


==Experiments==
*[[Documentation of microbial fuel cell]]
*[[Building a Joule Thief]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 16:42, 6 February 2023

Ist das Kunst oder kann das schon weg?

This artwork shows how a simple human behaviour, of picking up trash can create a collection. As a collection it looses the term of "trash" and regains new purpose, by displaying it in a pathological way. Thoughts about the past from these objects occur, like where did these come from and why did the previous owner not think about putting it into the actual place it´s supposed to be in: a bin.

This collection also improves the environment in the present, giving it a sustainable sense while making it aesthetically pleasing. For future relevances it´s important to have an overview of what humans leave behind. Making it an overall time factor.

This video shows the most found collectables: Tissue packages, Corona masks, Cigarette boxes, Glas sheds, Banana peels, Candy wrappers, Can openers


Past: memories

What is seen as trash by people who throw them on the ground, rather than putting it into a bin, a collectors mind sees treasure.

Purposeless objects regain a new purpose: Questions about the object create hidden stories of the person who has touched it last. In the past.

Reflect, collect. Collect, reflect.

This artwork is a collection of imagined memories to create new memories.


Present: act of doing

By simply picking up trash the environment gets cleared up.

Two present moments can happen: People who walk past trash feel a dirty surrounding // People who walk in surroundings of no sights of trash feel how it´s sopposed to be.

Clear space = clear mind.

No need to step over past purposeless objects of the unknown people. People are able to breathe. People sense nature. People can have a break from noticing world issues of pollution. People love to notice.

A performance with art: Pure act of doing.


Future: relevance

Collected objects contain a new purpose: Awareness, insights, rethinking of own behaviours and most importantly: Art.

Collected objects in display.


Before / After

TrashBefore.jpeg TrashAfter.jpeg

The Beauty of Trash

Trashbag.jpeg PickUp.jpeg Tobaco.jpeg Trashmilka.jpeg Actimel.jpeg

Learn Factor

Through letting go of embarrassment carrying a trash bag around, a higher form of acceptance has been achieved. Even better, people around are thankfull and compliment this work of art. In hope to inspire them to try out such act of kindness themselves or even just reflect on behaviours to change for a greater good brings new teachings on all kinds of levels. By making it fun to do, rather than feeling angry at humanity, it brings ease to the mind. Cleaning up within and on the outside.

Process


Canopeners1.jpeg

On Sustainable Aesthetics

Subjectively speaking, the words have two different meanings, which can collide into one understanding.

  • Sustainability can be seen as taking eco-friendly ressources and giving it life and therefore great purposes. For example recycling/ upcycling. By using what is already there, we get to make materials or objects more long lasting, without creating new waste.
  • The aesthetics is what makes the sustainable into some kind of art form. Giving it new life, new meanings and perspectives. Since aesthetic is subjective, the creator has freedom in its expressions and can chose how the art work is presented. Making it a sustainable aesthetic.

Experiments

References

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