Intelligence Squared Reclaiming the Earth: Exploring Race, Heritage and the Natural World
Aug 1, 2022
Join independent curator Ligaya Salazar, Creative Director Spandana Gopal, and organic food grower Claire Ratinon as they delve into the intersection of race, heritage, and environmental activism. They explore how traditional crafting practices are evolving amid the pressures of colonial history. The trio discusses the radical ties between food production and activism, emphasizing community stewardship in land justice. They also highlight the importance of slow consumption and craftsmanship, advocating for a deeper connection with nature.
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Craft and Caste
- Craft's political nature varies across cultures.
- In India, caste dictates craft, creating a struggle for makers to escape inherited occupations.
Craft as Resistance
- In the West, craft resists fast-paced consumerism by valuing time and process.
- In the Global South, its political nature stems from centuries of colonialism's impact.
Reclaiming Heritage
- Claire Ratinon's family history in Mauritius, an island formed through colonialism, inspired her journey.
- Growing food became a way to reconnect with an ancestral heritage shaped by slavery and indenture.
