Our Human-Nature Interconnection
How Art and Technology Can Bring Climate Change to Life.
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In this Season 2 Episode 3 of The Art in STEAM podcast, Yan Shao, a terrestrial artist and creative technologist, explores how art and technology can foster a deeper understanding of the climate crisis. Yan’s work focuses on our human-nature interconnectedness, and she uses her unique background in geology and multimedia installations to make the complex realities of climate change more tangible.
Yan discusses her use of art to help people feel more connected to the planet. Through projects like "Algae Chorus," she illustrates the co-dependency between humans and the environment, making the abstract concept of climate change something people can experience on a personal level. Her work encourages a shift in mindset, reminding us that we are not separate from nature but deeply intertwined.
“We are part of the Earth, connected to every other species. Art helps us feel that connection in ways science sometimes cannot.”
—Yan Shao
Three takeaways:
Art can make scientific and environmental issues, like climate change, more relatable by allowing people to engage emotionally with the subject.
Technology and art can highlight the delicate balance between humans and nature, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
Changing mindsets about the human-nature relationship is crucial for long-term sustainability.
