Workshop on Sustainable Art Making

Event: Creative Meetup by Startup Refugees, Aalto & Uniarts

Date: 22.5. 2024

Time: 13:00- 14:15

Place: MOW, Pieni Roobertinkatu 9, 00130 Helsinki

Participation: free with REGISTRATION

Discover the essence of "Sustainable Art" in my comprehensive masterclass designed for artists seeking an ethical transformation in their creative endeavors. We'll explore the historic development of sustainable artistry and address the environmental issues linked with traditional art materials. A detailed look at eco-friendly alternatives will empower you to make informed choices in your art practice. The workshop intricately connects the principles of a circular economy with the evolving landscape of art, illustrating how creativity can flow within this regenerative system. Recognizing art as a form of activism, we venture into discussions that captivate the spirit of the artist as an agent of societal change.

The agenda is to carve out personalized steps for your artistic journey, ensuring that your work not only expresses responsibility but also nourishes our planet positively. Join us to redefine your art in harmony with the Earth.

This Workshop is For you

  • Artists seeking authenticity and truth behind the "eco-friendly" labels.

    If you are struggling with how to identify truly sustainable materials and practices, and are looking for guidance on how to make their art more environmentally-friendly and socially responsible

  • Creators who aspire to induce positive change within the arts and beyond.

    If you are eager to merge their art with activism, using creativity as a powerful tool for societal transformation. If you seek not only to refine your own practices but also to inspire a ripple effect that elevates the role of artists as pivotal influencers in the global sustainability movement.

  • Eco-conscious art students and educators

    For those who are seeking to incorporate a curriculum of sustainability within their academic programs or personal study. This workshop is ideal if you aim to foster a new generation of artists who prioritize environmental ethics right from the start of their creative journey.

Speaker - Veronika Vegesent

Vetonika's life has been a journey filled with visual arts, starting from 8-year art education to earning a degree in graphic design. Throughout these diverse experiences in various creative roles, she has come across underlying issues within the art industry that often go unnoticed: the prevalent use of harmful materials, exploitative practices, cruelty, and harm to the environment. Her current artistic practice is driven by the desire to make a real impact with the values that hold deep significance to her. In 2023 she published educational book “Mindful and responsible art selection.“ about ecological principles in the art.

Session topics include:

  • What is “Sustainable art”?

  • A Historical Overview of Sustainable artistry

  • Problems of traditional art materials and identification of eco-friendly alternatives

  • Circular economy and place of art practices in it

  • Considering art as activism

  • Identifying steps of our personal artistic transformation towards ethical, responsible and Planet-positive

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