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Solastalgia

Solastalgia  is a neologism, formed by the combination of the Latin words sōlācium (comfort) and the Greek root -algia (pain, suffering, grief), that describes a form of emotional or existential distress caused by environmental change. It is best described as the lived experience of negatively perceived environmental change. A distinction can be made between solastalgia linked to distress about what is in the process of negatively perceived change and eco-anxiety linked to what may happen in the future (associated with "pre-traumatic stress", in reference to post-traumatic stress).

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(not) my cup of tea

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memory landscape (not all my feelings are concrete)

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Solastalgia is a term that describes emotional distress caused by environmental change. It was coined by philosopher, Glen Albrecht. The various projects shown here - drawings, paintings and installations are all connected to this term. The artworks are created within landscapes in flux. The project's aim is to raise an awareness of fostering empathy towards our nature, and inspiring reflection to a sustainable future. 

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the stars hidden within

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( sun salutation)

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