Idea by
Anna Klimczak
Call for ideas 2021
Planetary Patterns
Planetary Patterns
- Systemic changes
The goal of this project is to bring attention to the changes in the land cover by engaging with satellite imagery and using the personal, slow and involved process of weaving tapestries. Using the weaving process, as a therapeutic activity, handling the understanding of the impact of the human race on the planet, becoming less difficult, less “dark-depressive” (Morton, 2016). And there is a lot to worry about. According to the IPBES report from 2019: less than 25% of the Earth’s land surface has escaped substantial impacts of human activity – and by 2050, this will have fallen to less than 10%. This fast and highly mechanized process of land subjugation became clearly visible on satellites, creating aesthetically pleasing geometric patterns. By presenting a long weaving process, a metaphor of gentle landscape transformation, the project aims to collectively discuss a much-needed change of values in design practices: patience, care and focus, in contrast to technological efficiency.
Planetary Patterns
Planetary Patterns
- Systemic changes
The goal of this project is to bring attention to the changes in the land cover by engaging with satellite imagery and using the personal, slow and involved process of weaving tapestries. Using the weaving process, as a therapeutic activity, handling the understanding of the impact of the human race on the planet, becoming less difficult, less “dark-depressive” (Morton, 2016). And there is a lot to worry about. According to the IPBES report from 2019: less than 25% of the Earth’s land surface has escaped substantial impacts of human activity – and by 2050, this will have fallen to less than 10%. This fast and highly mechanized process of land subjugation became clearly visible on satellites, creating aesthetically pleasing geometric patterns. By presenting a long weaving process, a metaphor of gentle landscape transformation, the project aims to collectively discuss a much-needed change of values in design practices: patience, care and focus, in contrast to technological efficiency.