{"uid":"WreCOF4YLMX2fn0f","type":"artist","tags":["public-space","instalation","social-action","sculpture"],"group":"no","group_name":null,"project_title":"Geological South - a Nelder plot artwork","summary":"As people migrated, seeds, plants, and ideas went with them. Some species naturalised with native species, whilst others were labelled alien invasive. This is a study of the interdependence between people\u2019s decisions regarding the use of flora in an urban context. A Nelder plot (fig. 1), grown to walk through as an embodiment of the invasion or naturalisation history of flora. As the artwork matures, audiences learn why the various areas in the artwork feel different. We are conditioned to have a higher regard for megafauna and flora. This interspecies study can track how specific grasses influence tree growth: in a way how, minorities can influence majority rule. Participants\u2019 reaction to different parts will also be influenced by their own histories. Cities are often uncomfortable for humans, a cold grey concrete jungle. Cities in the geological south, from a Gondwanaland lens (fig. 2), had more ancient savannas and warm tropical forests which differ vastly from the temperate \u2018northern\u2019 forests. How can future cities in the \u2018south\u2019 embrace our informal economies more sustainably? How can we adapt cities to be friendlier to the natural world?  I have an existing network of savannah ecologists, curators, and others to expand upon. We are confronted with a range of environmental and social \u2018complex wicked challenges\u2019 in the next decade (Funtowicz and Ravetz, 1995). This work (fig. 3) can mature within a decade to educate ourselves empathically about futures we want to grow.","space":"Public parks in cities in the geological south (Fig.2)  which measure 1 hectare or more in size will be big enough to plant this artwork in. The work can incorporate limited existing trees and landscaping. At least 100 trees will be planted per park, selected based on grasses that grow mutualistically with of the trees. Local educators, scientists and curators can partner in various cities to prepare the work site specifically. A viewpoint from a high building or natural outcrop would be ideal.","artists_proposal":null,"members":[],"lang":"en","status":"ok","video_link_password":null,"video_link":null,"audio_link_password":null,"audio_link":null,"images_link_password":null,"images_link":null,"cellphone":null,"description":null,"estimated_budget":null,"complementary_info":null,"fileCount":3,"names":"Hannelie","surname":"Coetzee","email":"hannelie@hanneliecoetzee.com","dni_type":"Other","dni":"7109290188087","address":"Studio 9B, Victoria Yards, Loretzville, Johannesburg South Africa","city":"Johannesburg","nacionality":"South African","country_id":"248","birthdate":"1971-09-28T22:00:00.000Z","birthdate_2":"1971-09-28T22:00:00.000Z","telephone":"+27 82 810 1835","web":"www.hanneliecoetzee.com"}