Name: The art of the eco-mindshift
Uploaded: 2010-10-14T09:15:00Z
Duration: 19 min 33 s
Description: Natalie Jeremijenko's unusual lab puts art to work, and addresses environmental woes by combining engineering know-how with public art and a team of volunteers. These real-life experiments include: Walking tadpoles, texting "fish," planting fire-hydrant gardens and more.

Natalie Jeremijenko's unusual lab puts art to work, and addresses environmental woes by combining engineering know-how with public art and a team of volunteers. These real-life experiments include: Walking tadpoles, texting "fish," planting fire-hydrant gardens and more.

The art of the eco-mindshift

Health is not just an internal, individual matter; it is shaped by our environment and shared actions. Experiments like walking tadpoles and fire-hydrant gardens show how everyday people can directly impact air and water quality. In one striking example, removing asphalt around city fire hydrants creates micro-landscapes that filter urban pollution. By blending art, technology, and public participation, communities gain new tools to heal themselves and their surroundings.