Soft Earth

Work in progress

Soft Earth is a project that explores the connection between science, the environment and art that was inspired by an ongoing commitment to alternative and sustainable photographic processes.

Soft Earth does not attempt to replace traditional photography but instead serves as an exploration of sustainability in art. The yeast-based images are eventually consumed by mold and reintegrated into nature, inviting reflection on the impermanence of both food and art. The edibility of the images have a dual purpose. It symbolises the eventual consumption of art by nature and also reinforces the project's commitment to sustainable, food-grade ingredients. Additionally, the project encourages a detachment from permanence associated with possessing an image, as the medium is eventually integrated into the natural environment.

The technique was originally shared by Bioart Club pavillon_35 (Vienna, Austria) during a workshop organised by the Finnish Bioart Society.

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