| Abstrakt: |
Endocene, derived from the prefix endo- (the Greek endon means inner or inside), transcends conventional geological perspectives to reflect on our entangled relationship with the environment. The Endocene redirects our attention to the micro-scale of our cells and molecules altered by industrial chemicals. With an emphasis on involuntary chronic exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals affecting neurodevelopment and brain function, the Endocene examines the shifting physiology of our perception, cognition, and emotional experiences. What do our feelings, caused and modulated by anthropogenic compounds, tell us about our synthetic becoming in the Endocene? What are the critical and political potentials of thinking with and acting upon these emotions? Using artistic research methods and drawing on visual culture studies and environmental humanities, this paper examines the intricate interplay between anthropogenic action and the biosphere, providing a critical lens through which to grasp the profound implications of industrialization on biological and emotional landscapes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
