Abstract
This paper explores collaborative workshops conducted at the International Socially Engaged Art Symposium (ISEAS), concentrating on the convergence of art and science in the realm of food values and ethics. With 20 artists and scientists participating, ISEAS employed arts-based methods to investigate food-related themes within diverse communities. One team, comprising three artists and a food ethics researcher, collaborated with 17 secondary school students in Seinäjoki (Finland). Their three-day event utilised various arts-based methods to address food ethics issues, such as availability, equity, sustainability, norms, and food justice. Integrating scientific and artistic knowledge, the study showcases the effectiveness of conversational art-making, revealing the role of art and science in fostering awareness of ethical dimensions in food production and consumption. The study highlights the potential of conversational art as a potent tool in community projects, as it facilitates dialogue on challenging topics beyond verbal communication. The paper underscores how art and science can collectively engage communities by encouraging transformative thinking and action.
Keywords: art and science collaboration, art education, socially engaged art, art activism, food justice, participatory art, community art, food ethics, conversational art
How to Cite:
Juhola, K. S., Zdanski, C., Peña, H., Kortetmäki, T. & Foster, R., (2024) “Nourishing Connections: Fostering Collaboration on Food Ethics Through Art”, Journal of Cultural Research in Art Education 41(1), 120-140. doi: https://doi.org/10.2458/jcrae.6232
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