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. Don't forget to: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes that delve into the worlds of art, science, and cultural studies. - Like and share this episode to spread awareness about the environmental and cultural issues discussed. - Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content. 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 SOCIAL: Twitter: /TheUrbanautPodcast Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #DanielKariko #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #EnvironmentalArt #DocumentaryPhotography #ArtScience #Urbanautica