Ecovention, Current Art to Transform Ecologies (Paperback)

by Sue Spaid (Author)

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Product Description
Coined in 1999, the term ecovention (ecology + invention) describes an artist initiated project that employs an inventive strategy to physically transform an ecosystem. This exciting publication has been designed and written to attract a diverse audience. Ecovention juxtaposes interesting ecological facts alongside case studies of projects artists have realized, in tandem with scientists and community members. Active ecovention sites that span the globe, from Australia to Kenya and Italy to the United States are documented in this book. This is a refreshing look into how artistic ideas can be combined with the sciences to create a healthier and more meaningful world!

Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Contemporary Arts Center (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0917562747
• ISBN-13: 978-0917562747
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #565,481 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ecological artist and designers - be ready to be inspired!, April 9, 2004

By A Customer

This book documents artistic environmental projects that have happened and are happening around the world. As an ecological designer myself, I was inspired by many people that I had never heard of. Some of the projects go more toward an artistic approach and some are more technological. The authors did a great job of compiling some truly inspirational and sometimes, only locally-known, ecologists (whether they see themselves that way or not). This book may not be a sit down and read straight through kind of book, but it is definitely great for anyone from the art or nature lover to ecological design professional to open up and be inspired by what has been going on and what is going on in our global community. I highly recommend this, especially for higher education teachers and leaders to have as a reference for environmentally curious minds.

7 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars the book is featuring these artists., September 19, 2002

By A Customer

Hans Haacke, Newton and Helen Harrison, Patricia Johanson, Robert Smithson, Mel Chin, Mierle Laderman Ukeles, Basia Irland, Kathryn Miller, Susan Steinman, George Steinmann, Brandon Ballengée, Henrik Hakånsson, Lynne Hull, Laurie Lundquist, Aviva Rahmani, Bob Bingham, Tim Collins, Superflex, Jackie Brookner, Betsy Damon, George Dietzler, Peter Fend (Ocean Earth), Reiko Goto, Buster Simpson, Lorna Jordon, Adam Kuby, Bill Meyers, Michael Singer, John Todd