Expert: DJ Murphy - 4/13/2005

Question
Hi Dj,
i know you didn't mention anything about art projects, but i did not know who else to ask.and seeing your so experienced in the art world i wanted to see if you could help me with this University art project i have, it deals with increasing threats to the natural world caused by human (mis)managment of our environment. I have to 'adopt an issue' and produce an installation piece or performance which will be effective to young adults. i thought of using de-forestation but i am not too sure of it, any ideas or tips would be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
Mandy :o)


Answer
Hello Mandy,

Very interesting...........but not sure if I can really help you with this project.  [In my other life I am a certified tree farmer........so not to thrilled with the "deforestation issue".

If cigarette smoking......and or subsidies to tobacco farmers qualifies as "increasing threats to the natural world caused by human [mis]management".......then I would center something around "smoking"...........there are multitude of reasons why it is a threat to the natural world........but then that is why the professor gave you this project!

Good luck to you,


dj murphy