In my master’s thesis, I explore the question of humanity’s relationship to the natural world, specifically to neglected and often overlooked organisms. Moss, as both a biological organism and a conceptual tool, becomes a starting point for reflecting on ecological resilience, coexistence, and the interdependence of living systems. In the theoretical part, I present ecological theories as a framework for understanding the relationship between humans and nature, ranging from ecofiction and potential worlds to the Anthropocene and plant philosophy. I explore empathy toward the plant world and how art can develop a new language for observing the non-human. In the second chapter, I focus on mosses as a non-hierarchical system and their symbolism in artistic practices. The third chapter examines the publication as an artistic form, from early art books to contemporary thematic anthologies. The practical component of my master’s thesis is the publication Moss Microworlds, a thematic publication created through an open call that brings together contributions from photographers, biologists, philosophers, artists, writers, and historians. In the creation of this publication, I had the part of the editor, designer, and a contributing author.
|
