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Using Light as a Medium to Convey Its Dark Side—A Light Festival Case Study
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: Received: 17 July 2024 / Approved: 18 July 2024 / Online: 18 July 2024 (17:29:22 CEST)
How to cite: Breukel, K.; Cieraad, E. Using Light as a Medium to Convey Its Dark Side—A Light Festival Case Study. Preprints 2024, 2024071536. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1536.v1 Breukel, K.; Cieraad, E. Using Light as a Medium to Convey Its Dark Side—A Light Festival Case Study. Preprints 2024, 2024071536. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1536.v1
Abstract
An online survey assessed the awareness of Nelson region’s residents, comparing responses between those who experienced the installation and those who did not. Findings indicated that eco-art installations can significantly enhance public understanding of ALAN's environmental and health impacts. The installation successfully increased specific knowledge about ALAN, with 92% of visitors reporting learning something new, however overarching knowledge and levels of concern were largely similar between the groups. Emotional engagement was high, with 62% of viewers stating that the installation invoked an emotional response. While the study did not measure behavioural changes, 94% of festival participants found it at least ‘somewhat appropriate’ and 64% ‘very’ or ‘entirely appropriate’ to raise awareness of these issues at such events, suggesting a potential foundation for future action. This research underscores the promise of art-science collaborations in environmental education and public engagement.
Keywords
Visual art; environmental art; public engagement; light at night; light pollution
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science and Technology
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