biophiliarts
Estuary Fish (detail) by Elisabeth Scott
biophilia: bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə noun: a genetically determined affinity of human beings with the natural world.
Aristotle defined it as "love of life" and there are antecedents in the philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism. Popularized by the late Harvard biologist and theorist Edward O.Wilson in the 1980's, the principles of 'biophilia' have permeated contemporary art, architecture and design practice globally.
Creative practitioners, like scientists, play a significant role in monitoring, nurturing and interpreting the beauty, complexity and fragility of the natural world.
biophiliarts.com contextualizes artists and artisans, architects and designers, makers and creators who connect us to the rich biodiversity of the planet. We encourage connectivity between practitioners, theorists, collectors, keepers of heritage, eco-cultural tourism and the audiences who share a love of Art and Nature.
Jo Moulton JOMO Publisher/Editor, Advocate and Curator.
First Nations artists have always worked in the 'art meets nature' space 'connecting culture and Country'.
"It is their place of origin in cultural, spiritual and literal terms. Country "soars high into the atmosphere, deep into the planet crust and far into the oceans." Dr Danièle Hromek Djinjama
Estuary Birds (detail) by Gippsland artist Elisabeth Scott
'Snake' by Gunnai artist Ray Thomas
biologist, naturalist, ecologist, entomologist who developed the field of sociobiology
“With ‘biophilia’ comes a restless curiosity, an urge to investigate and discover the elusive places where we meet Nature, where she plays on our senses with colors and forms, perfumes and smells.” Link to discussion between Attenborough and Edward O Wilson below.
Icelandic composer, song writer, producer explored links between music, bio-science and human behaviour and was interviewed by David Attenborough Channel 4
biologist, naturalist, ecologist, entomologist who developed the field of sociobiology
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