Hannah installing works at Ssone , 2021 Image by Vickie Biggs
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The past two years and the lockdown have revealed a significant rise in interest in sustainability in the arts .
“ Suddenly , people were stuck at home , they weren ’ t necessarily going to their studios and their places of work , and they were looking at what was in their homes , what was in their gardens , and we were giving these processes and recipes that just used things from your garden or your kitchen cupboards . It ’ s about accessibility to the processes as well , which is a big part of sustainability . It ’ s not just about the planet , but it ’ s also accessible to a much wider range of individuals .”
Fletcher actually thinks the term ‘ sustainable art ’ is problematic , because it suggests that one can be completely sustainable . But she thinks it is a push in the right direction . “ It ’ s about getting people interested in how their practice can be more considerate to the environment and how they can make more conscious choices as well .”
Yaelle Raccaud