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Introducing Climate Change FAQs
I consider my climate information design practice an extension of my artwork and have been working on an AI-powered FAQ-bot for...
Eric Carlson
Mar 2, 2024


Which Sculpture Was Produced by AI?
Much has been written recently about the imminent impact of AI in every aspect of human endeavor. I have been playing around with the...
Eric Carlson
Apr 7, 2023


Does Iteration Improve Design
Last Fall I shared images and video of an LED animated garden sculpture. I was never very happy with the result formally - it was more of...
Eric Carlson
Feb 17, 2023


Overheated?
Recent scorching weather in the Pacific Northwest must have influenced this piece of fused acrylic called "Thermal."
Eric Carlson
Jul 2, 2021


The First Cascade Challenge Design Competition
I sponsored the first design competition for Cascade Challenge in 2021. The challenge was entitled Reimagining the Commercial Strip. See...
Eric Carlson
May 13, 2021


Augmented Reality for Environmental Awareness
I've been prototyping augmented reality (AR) experiences such as the spawning sockeye salmon pictured in the screenshot here. AR opens up...
Eric Carlson
Mar 2, 2021


Connections in the Cascade Corridor
What will the covid pandemic mean for urbanism in general and for the evolution of the Cascadia region in particular. A webinar...
Eric Carlson
Oct 18, 2020


Take Something Elegant and Cheap and Make It a Little Less So; A Lesson in Craft
There's an old joke in architecture that asks "How can you make a million bucks in the profession ?" The answer goes "Start with 10...
Eric Carlson
Sep 22, 2020


Endless Covid Summer
I've been thinking about Bunuel, Bill Murray (Groundhog's Day) and recursion, iteration and repetition. This iconic poster from the '60's...
Eric Carlson
Aug 11, 2020


Aspirations for the Salish Sea
I have just completed this large oil painting entitled "Triumphal Return of Salmon to the Salish Sea." Sadly, I think represents hope...
Eric Carlson
Nov 15, 2019


Environment Driving Art and the Converse?
I was flying over Greenland this summer and was shocked by the amount of land uncovered by ice, shown in the picture below. Now, a few...
Eric Carlson
Oct 11, 2019


Art and Climate Change
I applaud artists applying their talents to combat climate change. I'm a bit skeptical, yet hopeful of art's ability to move the climate...
Eric Carlson
Sep 22, 2019
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