Written in Bone is a multi-part conceptual project focussed on the representation of landscapes that have been significantly altered by mankind through the practices involved in the reaping of resources. The communication goal of this project was that landscapes require the same degree of moral care and concern as sentient beings for whom justice seems reserved.
In order for this focus to find expression, a form of pseudo-forensic anthropology, a specialized field combining osteology, anthropology and archaeology in the interest of identifying human remains that are no longer recognizable, was applied to these altered landscapes in an attempt to explore the seemingly contradictory yet symbiotic relationship between identity, as sameness and change over time and composition, as a form of fragility and initiate a change in attitudes towards land management as environmental protection.
For the purpose of this project, Salvamento Quarry was identified as victim. Salvamento Quarry is an abandoned granite quarry that was closed down to a combination of low-quality granite and improper mining practices.
Written in Bone is a multi-part conceptual project focussed on the representation of landscapes that have been significantly altered by mankind through the practices involved in the reaping of resources. The communication goal of this project was that landscapes require the same degree of moral care and concern as sentient beings for whom justice seems reserved.
In order for this focus to find expression, a form of pseudo-forensic anthropology, a specialized field combining osteology, anthropology and archaeology in the interest of identifying human remains that are no longer recognizable, was applied to these altered landscapes in an attempt to explore the seemingly contradictory yet symbiotic relationship between identity, as sameness and change over time and composition, as a form of fragility and initiate a change in attitudes towards land management as environmental protection.
For the purpose of this project, Salvamento Quarry was identified as victim. Salvamento Quarry is an abandoned granite quarry that was closed down to a combination of low-quality granite and improper mining practices.
JO-ANN CHAN
about me?
SOUTH AFRICAN ILLUSTRATOR, BOOK
ARTIST AND NATURE ENTHUSIAST
In a nutshell, I am an illustration lecturer by day and a
curious creative by night. I completed a Master's Degree in Graphic Design at the North-West University during which I fell in love with the book arts and black-and-white illustration. Nature's secrets, quirks and wonders have always fascinated me and now, it provides a source of inspiration for most of my creative work. While I still favour monochromatic colour palettes when working with tactile media in my own creative practice, my digital illustration work embraces the opportunities offered by colour.
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I've taken part in exhibitions and spoken at national and international conferences. I continue to explore the book arts and publication design through the Artist's Book Club and I have met some wonderfully inspiring people in the process.
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If you'd like to get in touch, feel free to contact me at jcchan@sun.ac.za
