{"id":2458,"date":"2016-03-22T07:32:52","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T11:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjsymuleski.com\/artofthemooc\/?p=2458"},"modified":"2016-03-22T07:34:33","modified_gmt":"2016-03-22T11:34:33","slug":"environmental-harmony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjsymuleski.com\/artofthemooc\/environmental-harmony\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Harmony"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I was particularly interested in Chemi Rosado-Seijo\u2019s El Cerro project because it reminded me not only of several other favela painting projects I have seen, such as Haas & Hahn\u2019s more colorful work in Rio de Janeiro<\/a>, but also of efforts to create harmony between the environment and infrastructure in many parts of New Zealand. \u00a0In areas such as Arthur\u2019s Pass, a small township that is often used as either a gateway to recreation in the area, or passed through on a scenic route between the two coasts of the South Island, building restrictions are imposed on residents as to what colors they may paint their houses, with various shades of green being the most common, in order to blend into the surroundings of the stunning valley. \u00a0I have never viewed this as artistic in anyway because it only seemed restrictive for residents. \u00a0However after seeing El Cerro, I can appreciate that the collective choice to abide by a certain image shows a sense of harmony among all the residents and a respect for the surrounding environment. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

El Cerro and Arthur\u2019s Pass also have some major differences: Rosado-Seijo states that the project quotes from modernist abstract painting, whereas Arthur\u2019s Pass simply wants the houses as invisible as possible. \u00a0Whereas El Cerro is a project initiated by the artist with the support and cooperation of the community, Arthurs Pass is under the regulation of the New Zealand government\u2019s Department of Conservation – it is a law, not a choice. \u00a0By abiding by this, the residents of the township agree to give up a small piece of individual autonomy in order to serve a collective purpose. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more on Rosado-Seijo’s work:\u00a0http:\/\/www.chemirosado-seijo.com\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I was particularly interested in Chemi Rosado-Seijo\u2019s El Cerro project because it reminded me not only of several other favela painting projects I have seen, such as Haas & Hahn\u2019s more colorful work in Rio de Janeiro, but also of efforts to create harmony between the environment and infrastructure in many parts of New Zealand. … <\/p>\n

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