Soil Art Tales: Announcement of the shortlisted artists
The Soil Art Tales initiative, part of the SoilTribes project, was launched to explore new ways of understanding and engaging with soil through artistic expression. The open call, which opened on 25 January 2025, invited artists to submit proposals for works that could add emotional and motivational layers to the human-soil connection, offering fresh perspectives on this vital natural element.
After a careful evaluation process, the following eight artists have been shortlisted:
- Jo Pearl
- Binta Diaw
- Nikki Lindt
- Miguel Teodoro
- Giuseppe La Spada
- Bethany Kopsei
- Xin Yang
- Segal Calin
These artists stood out for their innovative approaches and the thought-provoking nature of their proposals, which align with the project’s goals.
Selection Committee
The shortlisted artists were chosen by a distinguished selection committee, which included:
- INOVA+, project coordinator for SoilTribes
- Global Network of Water Museums (WAMU-NET) team members
- Office for Climate Education (OCE) team members
- Clive Adams, former Director of the Centre for Contemporary and the Natural World (UK)
- Stefano Cagol, curator for Soil Art Tales and the project’s exhibition
What’s Next?
The final four selected artists will be announced by the end of April 2025. These artists will each create an original artwork featured in the Soil Art Tales traveling exhibition, curated by Stefano Cagol and organized by WAMU-NET.
The exhibition will be hosted in seven European museums during the SoilTribes project. A separate call for host museums will be launched shortly.
Acknowledgments
We want to express our sincere appreciation to all artists who participated in the open call. The diversity and creativity of the proposals received have been inspiring, and we thank each artist for their time and effort.
