Climate Culture: Making the Anthropocene - introduction
Introductory words by agle-ox's Mim Saxl
Introductory words by agle-ox's Mim Saxl
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<strong>Climate</strong> <strong>Culture</strong>:<br />
<strong>Making</strong> The <strong>Anthropocene</strong><br />
&<br />
with
Hermaphrodite Polar Bear, Gary Hume<br />
2003
Flame retardants used on our sofas have been<br />
building up in <strong>the</strong> tissues of polar bears,<br />
causing severe hormonal disruptions, and<br />
resulting in more and more being born with<br />
genital deformities.<br />
These deformities can <strong>the</strong>n make it<br />
impossible for <strong>the</strong>m to reproduce.<br />
This was <strong>the</strong> moment I first realised our impact.<br />
It was my wake-up call.<br />
It was my 'Wait, whhhaaaatttt? Something on my furniture is<br />
doing that, thousands of miles away? Why didn't I know? why<br />
don't we all know? And why don't we care?'.
ART IS POWERFUL…
… AND NECESSARY<br />
- Communication tool<br />
- Allowing emotional response<br />
- Combatting overwhelm and denial<br />
- We need it…<br />
- Tipping Point & Cape Farewell
<strong>Anthropocene</strong><br />
/ˈanθrəpəˌsiːn/
<strong>Anthropocene</strong> /ˈanθrəpəˌsiːn/<br />
Geol.<br />
The era of geological time during which<br />
human activity is considered to be <strong>the</strong><br />
dominant influence on <strong>the</strong> environment,<br />
climate, and ecology of <strong>the</strong> earth.
The <strong>Anthropocene</strong> is a proposed epoch<br />
that begins when human activities started<br />
to have a significant global impact on<br />
Earth's geology and ecosystems.
‘Oxfordshire: Welcome to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Anthropocene</strong>’
Oxfordshire: Welcome to <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Anthropocene</strong><br />
- Why is it interesting?<br />
- Current debate – is ‘a thing’? When did it begin?<br />
- First species to cause such a shift to earth’s system and be aware of it<br />
- brings responsibility & power… ‘Good <strong>Anthropocene</strong>’ & humanity as a<br />
force for good?<br />
- Is it a useful word?<br />
- Does it help us understand <strong>the</strong> reach and extent of our impact?<br />
- Will it make <strong>the</strong> mainstream?<br />
Can it engage and create action, or is it too geeky/overwhelming?
Oxfordshire: Welcome to <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Anthropocene</strong><br />
Challenge to artists as communicators &<br />
purveyors of new ideas:<br />
What will you do with it?
Angela Palmer: <strong>Anthropocene</strong><br />
www.angelapalmer.com
Angela Palmer: <strong>Anthropocene</strong><br />
‘Geological Spine of Britain from 3 billion years to now’<br />
16 rocks sourced from <strong>the</strong> length and breadth of <strong>the</strong> country, representing<br />
every geological period spanning 3 billion years of our country’s history<br />
www.angelapalmer.com
Angela Palmer: <strong>Anthropocene</strong><br />
‘The final element in <strong>the</strong> spine symbolises <strong>the</strong> <strong>Anthropocene</strong>, <strong>the</strong> new<br />
geological age to be officially declared in <strong>the</strong> near future, reflecting man’s<br />
impact on <strong>the</strong> planet’<br />
www.angelapalmer.com
Tonight<br />
Aim:<br />
Understand <strong>the</strong> concept<br />
Explore & respond
Tonight<br />
Dr Ben Hennig – intro & mappings<br />
Dr Jamie Lorimer – cultural implications & reframing environmentalism<br />
Dr Toby Young – sound & music<br />
Stuart Turner & Zoë Bicât - ‘Earth Rites’<br />
O<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
Sound workshop/installation<br />
Maps<br />
Music – Faith I Branko, drink chat<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r room – papers, artworks…
#<strong>Climate</strong><strong>Culture</strong>Ox<br />
Toe in <strong>the</strong> water, so…<br />
what next?
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