Remove the Asphalt Paving: De-Modernism

Yusaku Imamura

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI23.6179

Authors

Yusaku Imamura Global Art Practice, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo, Japan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI23.6179

Keywords:

sustainability, Non-Human, Symbiosis , De-Modernism , Sustainability

Abstract

This study explores the urgent need to shift our understanding of sustainability from a human-centered perspective to one that recognizes our interconnectedness with the Earth. It critiques modernity's focus on material wealth and advocates for a transformative worldview that values ecological balance. The paper emphasizes fostering community engagement and sensibility towards the environment by integrating interdisciplinary approaches, critical reflection, and artistic expression. Ultimately, it calls for a profound re-evaluation of our relationship with nature, urging a collective commitment to reimagine our place within the ecosystem and cultivate ecological and cultural "soil" for future generations.

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