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CO-VISION LOCAL DEBATE Sea of Plastics: A Dialogue on Digital Art, Ecology, and Heritage
04/02/2025
The CO-VISION LOCAL DEBATE titled Sea of Plastics: A Dialogue on Digital Art, Ecology, and Heritage brought together at artists, researchers, environmental activists, and cultural stakeholders to explore the intersection of digital art, ecological awareness, and heritage preservation. The event, held in Serafio, City of Athens on 28 January, 2025, aimed to foster meaningful discussions on how art and technology can contribute to environmental consciousness and cultural sustainability.
The debate centered on the urgent issue of marine pollution, particularly the widespread problem of plastic waste in our oceans. Participants engaged in a multidisciplinary conversation about the role of digital art in visualizing, interpreting, and addressing ecological concerns. Discussions highlighted the impact of digital and new media art in raising public awareness, influencing policy, and inspiring community action.
Prominent speakers included:
✓International Artist: Marco Barotti
✓Natural Heritage expert: Miltiadis Seferlis (EKVI Greek Biotope Wetland Center)
✓Local Policy Expert: Georgios Apostolopoulos
✓Local Artists: Yiannis Kranidiotis, Marilena Georgatzi
Μoderator: Konstantinos Tsoukalas
Art as an Environmental Tool: How digital art and immersive media can illustrate the devastating effects of marine plastic pollution and engage audiences in new ways.
Data, Technology & Storytelling: The use of real-time data, AI, and virtual reality to create compelling narratives around ocean conservation.
Heritage & Sustainability: The impact of plastic pollution on cultural heritage sites and traditional maritime practices, and how digital documentation and artistic interventions can help preserve them.
Community Engagement & Policy Influence: How artists and activists can collaborate with policymakers and local communities to drive change.
MEDUSA Workshop: Participants had the chance to create interactive, luminous jellyfish sculptures from recyclable materials under the guidance of Yiannis Kranidiotis!
The CO-VISION LOCAL DEBATE concluded with a call to action for artists, scientists, and the audience to continue this dialogue and develop innovative projects that bridge the gap between digital art and environmental activism. Future initiatives include exhibitions and workshops that further explore these critical themes.
