I've been watching several documentaries on the "green movement" and "sustainable design". Most noteworthy were the PBS shows called E2. I espeicially enjoyed the season on buildings. I also regularly watch various TED videos. Somewhere along the way, the phrase "carbon footprint" captured my attention. The thought about leaving a mark led me to connect the movement with the relationship concept of personal responsability.
In the counseling office, my clients whom seem to be making improvements and have a positive vision for their future, have a well found sense of personal responsability. Scientists, analysts, developers, sociologists, and others who look into the possible consequences of current bx, always imply the importance of personal responsability. Although the context may be about the condition of the atmosphere, the viruses of bees and frogs, the output of carbon emissions, or the condition of farming and food quailty, these projections are motivated with an effort to inspire others to do their part by considering how they can make a positive difference.
Some of the current issues and topics involving this green movement contain huge numbers and involve a wide range of systems and people within those systems. Consequently, it takes skilled calculation and clear communication in order to help individuals understand the issue(s) and process how they may work towards the collective solution.
It seems like the discussion of global warming has been prominant for what seems to be the last 10 years; however, it hasn't been acknowledged as an important priority by the masses until very recently. The fact that the information regarding global warming has been circulated and peer reviewed by the scientist in the collective fields, but hasn't been accepted by politicians and the mass gives credit to my above statement. Information that is credible and high priority must be assimilated in such a way that people are individually moved to take personal action.
As I have been thinking about these topics and how to do my part in improving the situation, I have thought about using materials in my sculpting process that are environmentally friendly. Because I enjoy using thermoplastics, I am going to look into a plastic that his made from the pulp bi-product used in the paper making process. It also contains other natural materials like hemp. The company that manufactures the plastic is ArboForm. I am excited to sample their products.
In the mean time, I used the remaining resin that I have. I went to the Bentonville Police Department and got fingerprinted. I then enlarged my fingerprints on the overhead projector at JBU and made a sketch. I took my paper sketch and transferred it to painters plastic. I layed out some oil based clay according to the size and thickness I wanted. I then applied my sketch over the clay and used a metal punch to carve into the clay according to the lines. I then removed the plastic sketch and tuned up the lines in the clay. I then made a wood frame to dam the resin. I poured the resin tonight and have demolded my fingerprint. I am pleased with how it has turned out and will clean it up tomorrow! I will post pictures and tie together my thoughts on the sculpture and how it fits with my above thoughts.
Cheers until then,
Dustin
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