Balaton Borders: Data Ceramics for Ecological Reflection
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This study addresses the public perception gap arising from ecological degradation in Lake Balaton’s wetlands—manifested through reed dieback, shoreline modification, and land erosion—by proposing a data embodiment strategy: translating multi-source ecological monitoring data into functional ceramic tableware integrated into performative dining rituals. Methodologically, it synthesizes ecological data visualization, parametric ceramic modeling, cross-media installation design, and participatory practice to achieve the first material and sensory translation of environmental data within gastronomic contexts. The outcome comprises a series of edible-scenario ceramics encoding spatiotemporal ecological changes. Deployed across multiple public dining events, these artifacts effectively elicited embodied reflection and sustained dialogue among participants regarding wetland ecological crises. This work advances theoretical frameworks and practical paradigms for artistic, sensory-based environmental data communication.
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📝 Abstract
Balaton Borders translates ecological data from Lake Balaton into ceramic tableware that represents human impact on the landscape, from reedbed reduction to shoreline modification and land erosion. Designed for performative dining, the pieces turn shared meals into multisensory encounters where food and data ceramics spark collective reflection on ecological disruption.
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Translating ecological data into tangible ceramic representations
Visualizing human impact on Lake Balaton's ecosystem
Creating multisensory dining experiences for ecological reflection
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Ceramic tableware translating ecological data
Representing human impact through dining objects
Multisensory encounters sparking collective reflection
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