Residence of Imepermanence: How can we reconnect to Nature ?

This presentation weaves an eight minutes thirty seconds behind the scenes film with a live narrative to examine how animals have shaped human culture, beyond sustenance, as symbols, companions, and sources of meaning. Christian Houge shares the personal process behind collecting taxidermy animals and staging their ritual burning as performance, using the act as a lens on our relationship with Nature in the Anthropocene. The work prompts clear questions about conquest and care, the loss of biodiversity, and the accelerating pressures of climate change. It is an invitation to see ourselves within a larger ecological picture, to acknowledge what is slipping away, and to look forward with informed hope.

What you will take away:
• A clear understanding of the artistic intent and ethics behind using taxidermy and performance to question human relationships with Nature
• Practical insight into producing concept driven work, including research, permissions, safety, and responsible documentation
• A framework for discussing biodiversity loss and climate realities through visual storytelling that engages public audiences

Who this is for:
• Photographers, artists, and curators interested in performance based imagery and environmentally engaged practice
• Educators and students seeking case studies that connect art making with ecology and critical debate
• Conservation communicators, programmers, and cultural organisers developing public conversations about Nature and climate