Ep. #58: Unseen Worlds - Daniel Kariko’s Exploration of Environmental Narratives

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #58 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this insightful episode, we explore the intersections of art, science, and cultural identity with Daniel Kariko, a distinguished Professor of Fine Art Photography at East Carolina University.

About Our Guest:

Daniel Kariko Daniel Kariko's photography critically examines environmental, political, and cultural landscapes. His projects span from the war-torn Balkans to the rapidly eroding wetlands of Louisiana, capturing the profound changes within these environments. Kariko combines traditional photography with advanced imaging techniques, offering a unique perspective on the natural and built environments.

Tune in to this episode to:
- Discover the depth of Daniel's projects that document both the environmental degradation in Louisiana and the socio-political aftermath in Serbia.
- Delve into his innovative use of scanning electron microscopy to portray suburban insect life, bridging the gap between art and scientific inquiry.
- Hear Daniel's thoughts on the future of photography and its role in documenting and responding to global changes.

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OUTLINE:

0:00 - Coming Up...

2:39 - Introduction and Early Inspirations: From Serbia to the U.S.

6:43 - First Darkroom Experience: A spark in the dark

14:42 - College Choices and Shift in Major: From engineering to art

24:53 -Artistic Influences: Shaping a minimalistic aesthetic

34:42 - Artificial Intelligence and Photography: Future impacts

40:28 - Ongoing Projects in Serbia: Merging personal history with social observation

49:02 - Social Commentary Through Art: Reflecting societal issues

57:26 - Cultural Identity and History: The Balkans' turbulent past

1:15:00 - Suburban Symbiosis Project: Art meets entomology

1:24:49 - Book Publication and Scientific Collaboration: Bridging disciplines

1:35:34 - Environmental Changes in Louisiana: Documenting ecological shifts

1:45:00 - Future of Photography and Art: Anticipating changes

1:55:27 - Reflections on Personal and Artistic Growth: A lifetime of insights

2:05:49 - Closing Thoughts and Look Ahead: The evolving nature of art and photography

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