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This project is a unique example of ancient wisdom through modern tech. This eco-art exploration offers 27 images in ink, each image has a title in the Irish language, each title connects the audience deeply with nature. The title and it's meaning is explained on audio, accessed using a QR code. There is a one minute guided breath practice with each image connecting nature and inner nature. This is accesses using the same QR code. Audience members get to slow their breathing down, take a break from thinking and connect with nature.
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It aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals thus creating awareness of our connection to nature, and creates a connection resulting in a desire to become eco- friendly.
As a schools exploration it is cross-curricular, it covers the following subjects SPHE, SESE, STEAM, Art, IT, Irish language. It gives the audience permission to stop thinking and doing, to just be and to just breathe. This is engaging because it is guided step by step on audio, as well as having the visual aspect. It connects nature and inner nature through breath. This is an intimate relationship that people normally don't consider. Audience members learn to slow their breath down which reduces anxiety. They learn to stop and connect with nature which creates awareness, and hopefully encourages positive climate action. They get to learn a meaningful Irish word and it's meaning and this creates a deep appreciation for land and language. They can share the QR codes with friends in hospital, confined to home, or people in other countries, so others get to stop and rest.
There is enormous potential for other projects based on breath, mindful movement and connection with nature.