This 2-year postdoctoral project aims to empirically explore the potential of artistic interventions in reframing human-nature relationships, addressing biodiversity loss. It will focus on addressing light pollution in urban environments. Light pollution has a significant negative impact on human health and on plant and wildlife, accelerating human-induced biodiversity loss. The Nordics with long dark seasons contribute to this notably. I will collaborate with City of Helsinki, focusing on two sites: Lapinlahden Lähde and Suomenlinna. The objectives of the project are: 1) developing with stakeholders artistic interventions to reintroduce darkness into the urban environment and to challenge citizens’ urban lighting expectations; 2) exploring the potential of artistic interventions in reframing human-nature relationship through practice-based research. Community field research booklets will serve as base for artistic interventions and data collection; exhibitions for societal outreach.
