This four weeks practical and theoretical course offers an in depth introduction to art and its relation to nature. We will explore artists and writers who work in this field and debate their works collectively. The environment surrounds us and influences our artistic practice in direct and indirect ways. Understanding the complexity of nature and how such an enormous subject can be tackled with our artistic practices will be the objectives of this program.

We will question what is nature today and what role has it played in different societies and beliefs. We will focus on current environmental issues and how art can play a crucial role in dealing with them emotionally, politically and personally. We can find nature in many scales and forms and it’s levels of presence can be understood in many ways.

Bacteria, leafs, water and the climate can be interconnected and seeing how art can dig into this subject matter is crucial for the future. Participants will develop a project that explores these issues and we will discuss and share our experiences both collectively and individually.

This course offers tools and a body of knowledge that each member can translate into their practice. Each session will be composed of practical exercises and a shared weekly assignment. We will explore techniques such as eco-listening, active environmental performance and eco-drawing and writing.