Discussion–Conversation: “Shifting Trajectories: Climate Transformations Through the Eyes of Science and Art”

During the discussion, participants will explore scientific and artistic interpretations of the climate crisis, reflecting on the intersections of planetary and human time.
Both the speakers and audience will be invited not only to consider the contributions of geology and philosophy in understanding climate transformations, but also to collectively seek community-based solutions grounded in respect for all forms of life in the face of a global crisis.

Discussion participants:

Andrej Spiridonov – paleontologist and geobiologist, professor and researcher at the Institute of Geosciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University.

Vaiva Daraškevičiūtė – philosopher, associate professor at the Institute of Philosophy, Vilnius University.

Evelina Šimkutė – artist and cultural producer, co-founder of the NGO Kultūros dirbtuvė and head of the creative platform Šilainiai Project.

Rūta Lukošiūnaitė – creator, researcher, process designer and facilitator, co-founder of the NGO Kultūros dirbtuvė and the community initiative Šilainių sodai.

The discussion will be moderated by philosopher, poet, translator, and researcher at the Department of Contemporary Philosophy, Lithuanian Culture Research Institute – Aistis Žekevičius.

Topics to be explored:

What insights from geology can help us interpret today’s planetary changes?
What is humanity’s impact on the deep history of the Earth?
What can we learn from the stories hidden in the Earth’s layers in relation to ecological crises and their consequences?

How do contemporary philosophical inquiries enrich our understanding of current planetary and environmental transformations?
What ethically grounded roles should humans take in addressing the climate crisis?
How and why should we change our perspectives on animals and other forms of life?

How can building communities support our response to climate change?
What does it mean to live in harmony with nature?
How can we (re)establish a deeper connection with ecological systems?

How can dialogue between science and art contribute to addressing issues of planetary scale?

This discussion is part of the broader context of Stasys Museum’s previous exhibition “And the Wind Will Carry Us”.