Aesthetics of Juxtaposition from the Perspective of Hyperobjects:
From Toxic Liquid to 'Hyper Landscape Cyborg'
The thesis explores how landscapes transformed by toxic substances can become "Hyper Landscape Cyborgs". By integrating Timothy Morton's concept of "Hyperobjects" with Elizabeth Meyer's "Landscape Cyborgs", the research esamines these landscapes as complex intersections of aesthetics, ecology, and technology in the Anthropocene. Focusing on large-scale toxic sites like Owens Lake, the study sddresses ecological degradation through innovative design methodologies that blend restoration with technological intervention. Key research questions investigate how these cyborg landscapes can redefine aesthetic and ecological relationships, presenting models for global application in similarly contaminated sites. By analyzing precedents from Versailles to Freshkills Park, the study establishes a philosophical foundation that challenges conventional aesthetics, suggesting that beauty and ecological functionality coexist even in damaged environments.
From Toxic Liquid to 'Hyper Landscape Cyborg'
The thesis explores how landscapes transformed by toxic substances can become "Hyper Landscape Cyborgs". By integrating Timothy Morton's concept of "Hyperobjects" with Elizabeth Meyer's "Landscape Cyborgs", the research esamines these landscapes as complex intersections of aesthetics, ecology, and technology in the Anthropocene. Focusing on large-scale toxic sites like Owens Lake, the study sddresses ecological degradation through innovative design methodologies that blend restoration with technological intervention. Key research questions investigate how these cyborg landscapes can redefine aesthetic and ecological relationships, presenting models for global application in similarly contaminated sites. By analyzing precedents from Versailles to Freshkills Park, the study establishes a philosophical foundation that challenges conventional aesthetics, suggesting that beauty and ecological functionality coexist even in damaged environments.