HALO
a\terHEN
https://alterhen.art/
HALO I, II and III are sequels to Camp (1998), a video which presents a cliché of outdoor life. Twenty-three years later, the promise of what summer brings has changed.
HALO references the significant feedback loop we are in after decades of warnings. BC is set to have the 3rd worst fire season on record, all of which occurred within the last 5 years. Simultaneously, the UN declared that it is code red for humanity as a result of climate change. Campfires are now banned in the summer in British Columbia (where I live). With severe, extended droughts being the new normal, the risk of wildfire is extreme. Compounding the threat, 2021 produced record temperatures reaching a staggering 49.6C, smashing the previous record by 4.6C. It is set to be the 3rd worst fire season on record, all of which were recorded within the last 5 years. Simultaneously, the UN declared that it is code red for humanity as a result of climate change.
a\terHEN introduces a new cultural practice in the art world. Evolving on eco-friendly platforms, this NFT art market offers new models for the cultural economy, being accessible to all and providing high-quality, affordable artworks. With digital limited editions, artists, cultural actors and institutions can find new revenue streams and space for community engagement.
a\terHEN supports NFTs on PoS which are by order of magnitude, a million times more energy efficient than PoW. Minting an NFT on PoS has the equivalent energy usage to a single tweet or email.
https://alterhen.art/artist/kelly-richardson/
