Kurita: CARING FOR SOIL
2023 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 80 credits / 120 HE credits
Student thesis [Artistic work]
Abstract [en]
Soil is one of the largest ecosystems being ignored by human activities. Our farming practices and urban constructions have contributed to its degradation, with far-reaching consequences for the water cycle’s equi- librium.Reconnect with nature and learn the methods to assist in its recovery are essential for the survival of all inhabitants on this planet.
My degree project consists of a large research into the water cycle of urban areas, studying the particular case of Stockholm, that leads to the problems of degraded soil. The aim is to understand the relation- ship between water cycle and soil ecosystems and explore potential solutions.
As a result, I have designed KURITA, a learning tool founded upon the ecofeminism values of care, that serves as a learning method for citi- zens to reconnect with soil values and actively participate in its restor- ative process.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. , p. 41
Keywords [en]
Soil health, Soil Remediation, Phytoremediation, Landfill, Ecofeminism, Care, Cure, Band-aid, Nature Recovery, Water crisis, Water Cycle, Climate Crisis, Non-humans, Material driven design, Material research, fly ashes, Stockholm, Regenerative, More than humans
National Category
Design
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:konstfack:diva-9096OAI: oai:DiVA.org:konstfack-9096DiVA, id: diva2:1770873
Educational program
Design - Individual Study Plan in Design (Master)
Supervisors
Examiners
2023-06-202023-06-202023-06-20Bibliographically approved